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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,968.20, 396,545.10 and 159,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,968.20, 396,545.10 and 159,862.60 is: 239,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,968.20 : 396,545.10 = 159,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,968.20/396,545.10 = 159,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,968.20x = 396,545.10 × 159,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,968.20x = 63,392,730,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392,730,703.26/264,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,246.56

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