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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,267.36, 364,664.88 and 156,818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,267.36, 364,664.88 and 156,818.88 is: 216,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,267.36 : 364,664.88 = 156,818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,267.36/364,664.88 = 156,818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,267.36x = 364,664.88 × 156,818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,267.36x = 57,186,338,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,338,056.93/264,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,395.77

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