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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,451.70, 364,892.01 and 157,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,451.70, 364,892.01 and 157,055.42 is: 216,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,451.70 : 364,892.01 = 157,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,451.70/364,892.01 = 157,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,451.70x = 364,892.01 × 157,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,451.70x = 57,308,266,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308,266,060.73/264,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,705.99

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