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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.04, 364,780.13 and 156,924.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.04, 364,780.13 and 156,924.61 is: 216,556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.04 : 364,780.13 = 156,924.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.04/364,780.13 = 156,924.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.04x = 364,780.13 × 156,924.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.04x = 57,242,977,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242,977,939.43/264,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,556.27

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