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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,823.20, 396,716.40 and 159,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,823.20, 396,716.40 and 159,328.80 is: 238,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,823.20 : 396,716.40 = 159,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,823.20/396,716.40 = 159,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,823.20x = 396,716.40 × 159,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,823.20x = 63,208,347,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,347,952.32/264,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,681.31

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