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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,901.41, 396,852.09 and 156,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,901.41, 396,852.09 and 156,507.34 is: 234,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,901.41 : 396,852.09 = 156,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,901.41/396,852.09 = 156,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,901.41x = 396,852.09 × 156,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,901.41x = 62,110,264,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110,264,979.34/264,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,465.59

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