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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.88, 364,689.27 and 156,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.88, 364,689.27 and 156,863.52 is: 216,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.88 : 364,689.27 = 156,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.88/364,689.27 = 156,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.88x = 364,689.27 × 156,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.88x = 57,206,442,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206,442,598.43/264,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,499.27

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