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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,282.94, 396,305.32 and 157,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,282.94, 396,305.32 and 157,716.10 is: 236,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,282.94 : 396,305.32 = 157,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,282.94/396,305.32 = 157,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,282.94x = 396,305.32 × 157,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,282.94x = 62,503,729,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,729,479.65/264,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,503.08

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