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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,477.64, 364,857.06 and 156,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,477.64, 364,857.06 and 156,986.92 is: 216,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,477.64 : 364,857.06 = 156,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,477.64/364,857.06 = 156,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,477.64x = 364,857.06 × 156,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,477.64x = 57,277,786,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277,786,089.66/264,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,569.48

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