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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,470.15, 396,316.18 and 156,288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,470.15, 396,316.18 and 156,288.15 is: 234,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,470.15 : 396,316.18 = 156,288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,470.15/396,316.18 = 156,288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,470.15x = 396,316.18 × 156,288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,470.15x = 61,939,520,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,520,890.89/264,470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,202.31

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