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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,986.20, 396,572.10 and 159,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,986.20, 396,572.10 and 159,880.60 is: 239,273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,986.20 : 396,572.10 = 159,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,986.20/396,572.10 = 159,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,986.20x = 396,572.10 × 159,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,986.20x = 63,404,185,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404,185,291.26/264,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,273.54

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