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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,727.90, 397,288.68 and 106,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,727.90, 397,288.68 and 106,957.72 is: 160,516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,727.90 : 397,288.68 = 106,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,727.90/397,288.68 = 106,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,727.90x = 397,288.68 × 106,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,727.90x = 42,493,091,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,091,394.61/264,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,516.11

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