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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,610.78, 365,194.18 and 157,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,610.78, 365,194.18 and 157,181.24 is: 216,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,610.78 : 365,194.18 = 157,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,610.78/365,194.18 = 157,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,610.78x = 365,194.18 × 157,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,610.78x = 57,401,674,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401,674,053.18/264,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,928.71

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