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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,305.96, 364,576.32 and 156,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,305.96, 364,576.32 and 156,799.88 is: 216,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,305.96 : 364,576.32 = 156,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,305.96/364,576.32 = 156,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,305.96x = 364,576.32 × 156,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,305.96x = 57,165,521,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165,521,403.96/264,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,285.41

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