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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,699.47, 397,016.36 and 156,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,699.47, 397,016.36 and 156,693.10 is: 235,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,699.47 : 397,016.36 = 156,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,699.47/397,016.36 = 156,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,699.47x = 397,016.36 × 156,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,699.47x = 62,209,723,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,723,598.31/264,699.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,020.21

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