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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,592.20, 365,126.76 and 157,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,592.20, 365,126.76 and 157,159.40 is: 216,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,592.20 : 365,126.76 = 157,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,592.20/365,126.76 = 157,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,592.20x = 365,126.76 × 157,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,592.20x = 57,383,102,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383,102,525.54/264,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,873.75

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