Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.60, 396,958.23 and 156,578.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,972.60, 396,958.23 and 156,578.63 is: 234,572.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,972.60 : 396,958.23 = 156,578.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,972.60/396,958.23 = 156,578.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,972.60x = 396,958.23 × 156,578.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,972.60x = 62,155,177,309.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,155,177,309.22/264,972.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,572.09
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