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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,231.36, 364,733.82 and 156,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,231.36, 364,733.82 and 156,801.38 is: 216,442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,231.36 : 364,733.82 = 156,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,231.36/364,733.82 = 156,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,231.36x = 364,733.82 × 156,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,231.36x = 57,190,764,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190,764,485.00/264,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,442.00

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