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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,609.60, 396,525.60 and 106,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,609.60, 396,525.60 and 106,562.40 is: 159,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,609.60 : 396,525.60 = 106,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,609.60/396,525.60 = 106,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,609.60x = 396,525.60 × 106,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,609.60x = 42,254,719,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254,719,597.44/264,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,687.02

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