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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,613.29, 365,197.62 and 157,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,613.29, 365,197.62 and 157,183.74 is: 216,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,613.29 : 365,197.62 = 157,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,613.29/365,197.62 = 157,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,613.29x = 365,197.62 × 157,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,613.29x = 57,403,127,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403,127,750.70/264,613.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,932.14

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