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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,737.60, 397,106.40 and 159,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,737.60, 397,106.40 and 159,502.40 is: 239,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,737.60 : 397,106.40 = 159,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,737.60/397,106.40 = 159,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,737.60x = 397,106.40 × 159,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,737.60x = 63,339,423,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339,423,855.36/264,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,253.60

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