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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,966.18, 364,326.27 and 156,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,966.18, 364,326.27 and 156,595.82 is: 216,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,966.18 : 364,326.27 = 156,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,966.18/364,326.27 = 156,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,966.18x = 364,326.27 × 156,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,966.18x = 57,051,970,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,051,970,998.19/263,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,133.64

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