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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,533.22, 364,999.05 and 157,139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,533.22, 364,999.05 and 157,139.46 is: 216,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,533.22 : 364,999.05 = 157,139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,533.22/364,999.05 = 157,139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,533.22x = 364,999.05 × 157,139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,533.22x = 57,355,753,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,355,753,617.51/264,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,818.72

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