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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,695.81, 397,010.88 and 156,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,695.81, 397,010.88 and 156,689.44 is: 235,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,695.81 : 397,010.88 = 156,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,695.81/397,010.88 = 156,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,695.81x = 397,010.88 × 156,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,695.81x = 62,207,411,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207,411,468.58/264,695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,014.72

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