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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,479.13, 396,329.67 and 156,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,479.13, 396,329.67 and 156,297.15 is: 234,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,479.13 : 396,329.67 = 156,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,479.13/396,329.67 = 156,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,479.13x = 396,329.67 × 156,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,479.13x = 61,945,197,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945,197,881.44/264,479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,215.83

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