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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,614.80, 396,922.20 and 159,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,614.80, 396,922.20 and 159,638.80 is: 239,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,614.80 : 396,922.20 = 159,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,614.80/396,922.20 = 159,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,614.80x = 396,922.20 × 159,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,614.80x = 63,364,183,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,364,183,701.36/264,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,458.20

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