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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,611.10, 396,657.45 and 138,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,611.10, 396,657.45 and 138,315.90 is: 207,338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,611.10 : 396,657.45 = 138,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,611.10/396,657.45 = 138,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,611.10x = 396,657.45 × 138,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,611.10x = 54,864,032,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864,032,188.46/264,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,338.36

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