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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,977.20, 396,947.40 and 159,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,977.20, 396,947.40 and 159,482.80 is: 238,912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,977.20 : 396,947.40 = 159,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,977.20/396,947.40 = 159,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,977.20x = 396,947.40 × 159,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,977.20x = 63,306,282,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306,282,804.72/264,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,912.19

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