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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,669.62, 365,202.96 and 157,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,669.62, 365,202.96 and 157,236.89 is: 216,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,669.62 : 365,202.96 = 157,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,669.62/365,202.96 = 157,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,669.62x = 365,202.96 × 157,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,669.62x = 57,423,377,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,377,649.19/264,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,962.48

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