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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,279.03, 364,880.70 and 156,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,279.03, 364,880.70 and 156,883.56 is: 216,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,279.03 : 364,880.70 = 156,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,279.03/364,880.70 = 156,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,279.03x = 364,880.70 × 156,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,279.03x = 57,243,783,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,783,191.29/264,279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,603.58

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