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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,608.78, 365,191.41 and 157,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,608.78, 365,191.41 and 157,179.23 is: 216,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,608.78 : 365,191.41 = 157,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,608.78/365,191.41 = 157,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,608.78x = 365,191.41 × 157,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,608.78x = 57,400,506,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,400,506,371.48/264,608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,925.94

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