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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,664.10, 396,993.51 and 106,890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,664.10, 396,993.51 and 106,890.38 is: 160,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,664.10 : 396,993.51 = 106,890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,664.10/396,993.51 = 106,890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,664.10x = 396,993.51 × 106,890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,664.10x = 42,434,787,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,787,141.43/264,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,334.50

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