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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,196.62, 364,593.39 and 155,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,196.62, 364,593.39 and 155,271.72 is: 214,276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,196.62 : 364,593.39 = 155,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,196.62/364,593.39 = 155,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,196.62x = 364,593.39 × 155,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,196.62x = 56,611,042,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611,042,765.93/264,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,276.18

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