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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.70, 396,714.15 and 159,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.70, 396,714.15 and 159,327.30 is: 238,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.70 : 396,714.15 = 159,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.70/396,714.15 = 159,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.70x = 396,714.15 × 159,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.70x = 63,207,394,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,207,394,391.30/264,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,679.06

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