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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,606.08, 365,098.74 and 157,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,606.08, 365,098.74 and 157,211.96 is: 216,918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,606.08 : 365,098.74 = 157,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,606.08/365,098.74 = 157,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,606.08x = 365,098.74 × 157,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,606.08x = 57,397,888,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397,888,508.93/264,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,918.25

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