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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,153.60, 537,230.40 and 264,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,153.60, 537,230.40 and 264,841.60 is: 397,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,153.60 : 537,230.40 = 264,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,153.60/537,230.40 = 264,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,153.60x = 537,230.40 × 264,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,153.60x = 142,280,958,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,280,958,704.64/358,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,262.40

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