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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,674.12, 365,209.16 and 157,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,674.12, 365,209.16 and 157,241.40 is: 216,968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,674.12 : 365,209.16 = 157,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,674.12/365,209.16 = 157,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,674.12x = 365,209.16 × 157,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,674.12x = 57,425,999,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,425,999,611.22/264,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,968.70

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