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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.92, 365,173.43 and 157,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.92, 365,173.43 and 157,129.19 is: 216,869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.92 : 365,173.43 = 157,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.92/365,173.43 = 157,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.92x = 365,173.43 × 157,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.92x = 57,379,404,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,379,404,023.31/264,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,869.84

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