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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,672.12, 365,206.41 and 157,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,672.12, 365,206.41 and 157,239.39 is: 216,965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,672.12 : 365,206.41 = 157,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,672.12/365,206.41 = 157,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,672.12x = 365,206.41 × 157,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,672.12x = 57,424,833,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,424,833,132.49/264,672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,965.93

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