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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,083.13, 364,481.31 and 156,712.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,083.13, 364,481.31 and 156,712.37 is: 216,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,083.13 : 364,481.31 = 156,712.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,083.13/364,481.31 = 156,712.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,083.13x = 364,481.31 × 156,712.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,083.13x = 57,118,728,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118,728,088.40/264,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,290.71

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