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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,362.85, 364,826.90 and 156,933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,362.85, 364,826.90 and 156,933.29 is: 216,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,362.85 : 364,826.90 = 156,933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,362.85/364,826.90 = 156,933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,362.85x = 364,826.90 × 156,933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,362.85x = 57,253,485,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,485,697.50/264,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,571.60

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