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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,452.20, 364,892.71 and 157,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,452.20, 364,892.71 and 157,055.92 is: 216,706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,452.20 : 364,892.71 = 157,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,452.20/364,892.71 = 157,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,452.20x = 364,892.71 × 157,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,452.20x = 57,308,560,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308,560,270.34/264,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,706.69

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