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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,670.62, 365,204.34 and 157,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,670.62, 365,204.34 and 157,237.89 is: 216,963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,670.62 : 365,204.34 = 157,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,670.62/365,204.34 = 157,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,670.62x = 365,204.34 × 157,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,670.62x = 57,423,959,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,959,840.44/264,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,963.86

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