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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,538.67, 365,053.02 and 157,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,538.67, 365,053.02 and 157,105.94 is: 216,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,538.67 : 365,053.02 = 157,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,538.67/365,053.02 = 157,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,538.67x = 365,053.02 × 157,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,538.67x = 57,351,997,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351,997,856.94/264,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,800.05

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