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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,273.84, 364,578.84 and 156,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,273.84, 364,578.84 and 156,848.40 is: 216,380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,273.84 : 364,578.84 = 156,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,273.84/364,578.84 = 156,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,273.84x = 364,578.84 × 156,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,273.84x = 57,183,607,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,607,727.86/264,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,380.13

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