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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,458.45, 364,901.33 and 157,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,458.45, 364,901.33 and 157,062.17 is: 216,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,458.45 : 364,901.33 = 157,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,458.45/364,901.33 = 157,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,458.45x = 364,901.33 × 157,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,458.45x = 57,312,194,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,194,725.69/264,458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,715.31

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