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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,923.30, 364,163.61 and 156,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,923.30, 364,163.61 and 156,588.58 is: 216,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,923.30 : 364,163.61 = 156,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,923.30/364,163.61 = 156,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,923.30x = 364,163.61 × 156,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,923.30x = 57,023,862,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023,862,577.57/263,923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,062.25

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