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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,511.98, 365,032.58 and 157,082.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,511.98, 365,032.58 and 157,082.36 is: 216,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,511.98 : 365,032.58 = 157,082.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,511.98/365,032.58 = 157,082.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,511.98x = 365,032.58 × 157,082.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,511.98x = 57,340,176,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,340,176,532.71/264,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,777.24

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