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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,836.70, 396,736.65 and 159,342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,836.70, 396,736.65 and 159,342.30 is: 238,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,836.70 : 396,736.65 = 159,342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,836.70/396,736.65 = 159,342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,836.70x = 396,736.65 × 159,342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,836.70x = 63,216,930,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216,930,305.30/264,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,701.55

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