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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,670.12, 365,203.65 and 157,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,670.12, 365,203.65 and 157,237.39 is: 216,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,670.12 : 365,203.65 = 157,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,670.12/365,203.65 = 157,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,670.12x = 365,203.65 × 157,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,670.12x = 57,423,668,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,668,744.47/264,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,963.17

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