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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,057.21, 397,583.94 and 107,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,057.21, 397,583.94 and 107,283.39 is: 160,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,057.21 : 397,583.94 = 107,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,057.21/397,583.94 = 107,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,057.21x = 397,583.94 × 107,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,057.21x = 42,654,151,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,151,804.13/265,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,924.32

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