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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,156.60, 537,234.90 and 264,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,156.60, 537,234.90 and 264,844.60 is: 397,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,156.60 : 537,234.90 = 264,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,156.60/537,234.90 = 264,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,156.60x = 537,234.90 × 264,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,156.60x = 142,283,762,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,283,762,196.54/358,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,266.90

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