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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,073.32, 364,411.32 and 156,579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,073.32, 364,411.32 and 156,579.03 is: 216,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,073.32 : 364,411.32 = 156,579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,073.32/364,411.32 = 156,579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,073.32x = 364,411.32 × 156,579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,073.32x = 57,059,171,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,171,006.62/264,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,073.21

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