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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,968.70, 396,934.65 and 159,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,968.70, 396,934.65 and 159,474.30 is: 238,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,968.70 : 396,934.65 = 159,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,968.70/396,934.65 = 159,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,968.70x = 396,934.65 × 159,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,968.70x = 63,300,875,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,300,875,454.50/264,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,899.45

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