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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,581.20, 365,111.58 and 157,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,581.20, 365,111.58 and 157,148.38 is: 216,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,581.20 : 365,111.58 = 157,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,581.20/365,111.58 = 157,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,581.20x = 365,111.58 × 157,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,581.20x = 57,376,693,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,376,693,316.24/264,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,858.54

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