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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,976.22, 396,963.68 and 156,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,976.22, 396,963.68 and 156,582.27 is: 234,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,976.22 : 396,963.68 = 156,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,976.22/396,963.68 = 156,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,976.22x = 396,963.68 × 156,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,976.22x = 62,157,473,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157,473,339.04/264,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,577.55

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