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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,974.70, 396,943.65 and 159,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,974.70, 396,943.65 and 159,480.30 is: 238,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,974.70 : 396,943.65 = 159,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,974.70/396,943.65 = 159,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,974.70x = 396,943.65 × 159,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,974.70x = 63,304,692,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,304,692,385.10/264,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,908.44

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