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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,613.89, 365,198.48 and 157,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,613.89, 365,198.48 and 157,184.35 is: 216,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,613.89 : 365,198.48 = 157,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,613.89/365,198.48 = 157,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,613.89x = 365,198.48 × 157,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,613.89x = 57,403,484,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403,484,913.87/264,613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,933.00

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