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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,317.58, 364,592.35 and 156,811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,317.58, 364,592.35 and 156,811.50 is: 216,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,317.58 : 364,592.35 = 156,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,317.58/364,592.35 = 156,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,317.58x = 364,592.35 × 156,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,317.58x = 57,172,273,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,273,292.03/264,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,301.44

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