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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,832.40, 396,913.80 and 106,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,832.40, 396,913.80 and 106,972.40 is: 160,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,832.40 : 396,913.80 = 106,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,832.40/396,913.80 = 106,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,832.40x = 396,913.80 × 106,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,832.40x = 42,458,821,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458,821,779.12/264,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,323.37

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