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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,319.26, 364,594.63 and 156,813.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,319.26, 364,594.63 and 156,813.16 is: 216,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,319.26 : 364,594.63 = 156,813.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,319.26/364,594.63 = 156,813.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,319.26x = 364,594.63 × 156,813.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,319.26x = 57,173,234,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173,234,353.78/264,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,303.70

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