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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,360.85, 364,824.14 and 156,931.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,360.85, 364,824.14 and 156,931.29 is: 216,568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,360.85 : 364,824.14 = 156,931.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,360.85/364,824.14 = 156,931.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,360.85x = 364,824.14 × 156,931.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,360.85x = 57,252,322,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,322,128.68/264,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,568.84

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