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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,459.45, 364,902.71 and 157,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,459.45, 364,902.71 and 157,063.17 is: 216,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,459.45 : 364,902.71 = 157,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,459.45/364,902.71 = 157,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,459.45x = 364,902.71 × 157,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,459.45x = 57,312,776,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,776,374.19/264,459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,716.69

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