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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,530.72, 364,995.60 and 157,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,530.72, 364,995.60 and 157,136.96 is: 216,815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,530.72 : 364,995.60 = 157,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,530.72/364,995.60 = 157,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,530.72x = 364,995.60 × 157,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,530.72x = 57,354,298,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,354,298,997.38/264,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,815.27

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