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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,773.20, 396,252.60 and 159,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,773.20, 396,252.60 and 159,667.60 is: 238,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,773.20 : 396,252.60 = 159,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,773.20/396,252.60 = 159,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,773.20x = 396,252.60 × 159,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,773.20x = 63,268,701,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,268,701,635.76/264,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,954.33

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