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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,727.15, 397,287.56 and 106,956.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,727.15, 397,287.56 and 106,956.97 is: 160,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,727.15 : 397,287.56 = 106,956.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,727.15/397,287.56 = 106,956.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,727.15x = 397,287.56 × 106,956.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,727.15x = 42,492,673,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,673,101.51/264,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,514.98

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