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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,859.20, 396,770.40 and 159,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,859.20, 396,770.40 and 159,364.80 is: 238,735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,859.20 : 396,770.40 = 159,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,859.20/396,770.40 = 159,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,859.20x = 396,770.40 × 159,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,859.20x = 63,231,235,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,235,441.92/264,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,735.28

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