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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,039.12, 364,255.92 and 156,613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,039.12, 364,255.92 and 156,613.68 is: 216,056.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,039.12 : 364,255.92 = 156,613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,039.12/364,255.92 = 156,613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,039.12x = 364,255.92 × 156,613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,039.12x = 57,047,460,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,460,092.99/264,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,056.85

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