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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,268.11, 364,665.92 and 156,819.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,268.11, 364,665.92 and 156,819.63 is: 216,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,268.11 : 364,665.92 = 156,819.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,268.11/364,665.92 = 156,819.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,268.11x = 364,665.92 × 156,819.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,268.11x = 57,186,773,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,773,863.91/264,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,396.80

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