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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,612.30, 396,918.45 and 159,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,612.30, 396,918.45 and 159,636.30 is: 239,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,612.30 : 396,918.45 = 159,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,612.30/396,918.45 = 159,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,612.30x = 396,918.45 × 159,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,612.30x = 63,362,592,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,362,592,759.74/264,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,454.45

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