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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,738.15, 397,304.10 and 106,967.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,738.15, 397,304.10 and 106,967.97 is: 160,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,738.15 : 397,304.10 = 106,967.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,738.15/397,304.10 = 106,967.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,738.15x = 397,304.10 × 106,967.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,738.15x = 42,498,813,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498,813,049.68/264,738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,531.50

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