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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,365.04, 364,657.38 and 156,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,365.04, 364,657.38 and 156,858.76 is: 216,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,365.04 : 364,657.38 = 156,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,365.04/364,657.38 = 156,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,365.04x = 364,657.38 × 156,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,365.04x = 57,199,704,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,704,451.65/264,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,366.37

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