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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,313.83, 364,587.18 and 156,807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,313.83, 364,587.18 and 156,807.75 is: 216,296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,313.83 : 364,587.18 = 156,807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,313.83/364,587.18 = 156,807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,313.83x = 364,587.18 × 156,807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,313.83x = 57,170,095,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170,095,374.65/264,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,296.27

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