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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,536.67, 365,050.26 and 157,103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,536.67, 365,050.26 and 157,103.94 is: 216,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,536.67 : 365,050.26 = 157,103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,536.67/365,050.26 = 157,103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,536.67x = 365,050.26 × 157,103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,536.67x = 57,350,834,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,350,834,144.02/264,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,797.29

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