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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,613.80, 396,920.70 and 159,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,613.80, 396,920.70 and 159,637.80 is: 239,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,613.80 : 396,920.70 = 159,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,613.80/396,920.70 = 159,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,613.80x = 396,920.70 × 159,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,613.80x = 63,363,547,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,363,547,322.46/264,613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,456.70

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