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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,732.90, 397,263.51 and 106,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,732.90, 397,263.51 and 106,962.72 is: 160,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,732.90 : 397,263.51 = 106,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,732.90/397,263.51 = 106,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,732.90x = 397,263.51 × 106,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,732.90x = 42,492,385,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,385,586.35/264,732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,510.41

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