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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,633.60, 396,950.40 and 159,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,633.60, 396,950.40 and 159,657.60 is: 239,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,633.60 : 396,950.40 = 159,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,633.60/396,950.40 = 159,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,633.60x = 396,950.40 × 159,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,633.60x = 63,376,148,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,376,148,183.04/264,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,486.40

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