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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,314.58, 364,588.22 and 156,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,314.58, 364,588.22 and 156,808.50 is: 216,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,314.58 : 364,588.22 = 156,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,314.58/364,588.22 = 156,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,314.58x = 364,588.22 × 156,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,314.58x = 57,170,531,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170,531,111.83/264,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,297.30

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