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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,612.78, 365,196.94 and 157,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,612.78, 365,196.94 and 157,183.24 is: 216,931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,612.78 : 365,196.94 = 157,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,612.78/365,196.94 = 157,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,612.78x = 365,196.94 × 157,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,612.78x = 57,402,838,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,402,838,267.29/264,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,931.47

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