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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.49, 364,618.13 and 156,785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.49, 364,618.13 and 156,785.01 is: 216,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.49 : 364,618.13 = 156,785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.49/364,618.13 = 156,785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.49x = 364,618.13 × 156,785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.49x = 57,166,657,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,166,657,158.23/264,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,349.02

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