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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,812.40, 397,218.60 and 106,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,812.40, 397,218.60 and 106,959.60 is: 160,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,812.40 : 397,218.60 = 106,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,812.40/397,218.60 = 106,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,812.40x = 397,218.60 × 106,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,812.40x = 42,486,342,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486,342,568.56/264,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,439.40

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