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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.20, 396,939.90 and 159,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.20, 396,939.90 and 159,477.80 is: 238,904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.20 : 396,939.90 = 159,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.20/396,939.90 = 159,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.20x = 396,939.90 × 159,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.20x = 63,303,101,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,303,101,984.22/264,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,904.69

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