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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,740.16, 397,307.10 and 106,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,740.16, 397,307.10 and 106,969.98 is: 160,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,740.16 : 397,307.10 = 106,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,740.16/397,307.10 = 106,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,740.16x = 397,307.10 × 106,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,740.16x = 42,499,932,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,499,932,540.86/264,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,534.51

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