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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.08, 397,589.54 and 105,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.08, 397,589.54 and 105,044.64 is: 157,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.08 : 397,589.54 = 105,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.08/397,589.54 = 105,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.08x = 397,589.54 × 105,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.08x = 41,764,650,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764,650,097.07/264,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,619.06

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