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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.11, 364,617.61 and 156,784.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.11, 364,617.61 and 156,784.63 is: 216,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.11 : 364,617.61 = 156,784.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.11/364,617.61 = 156,784.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.11x = 364,617.61 × 156,784.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.11x = 57,166,437,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,166,437,075.33/264,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,348.50

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