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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,580.83, 365,081.04 and 157,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,580.83, 365,081.04 and 157,148.10 is: 216,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,580.83 : 365,081.04 = 157,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,580.83/365,081.04 = 157,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,580.83x = 365,081.04 × 157,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,580.83x = 57,371,791,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371,791,782.02/264,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,840.32

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