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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.40, 397,232.10 and 106,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.40, 397,232.10 and 106,968.60 is: 160,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.40 : 397,232.10 = 106,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.40/397,232.10 = 106,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.40x = 397,232.10 × 106,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.40x = 42,491,361,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491,361,612.06/264,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.90

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