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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,576.60, 396,864.90 and 159,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,576.60, 396,864.90 and 159,600.60 is: 239,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,576.60 : 396,864.90 = 159,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,576.60/396,864.90 = 159,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,576.60x = 396,864.90 × 159,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,576.60x = 63,339,876,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339,876,158.94/264,576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,400.90

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