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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,683.32, 365,221.92 and 157,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,683.32, 365,221.92 and 157,250.64 is: 216,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,683.32 : 365,221.92 = 157,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,683.32/365,221.92 = 157,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,683.32x = 365,221.92 × 157,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,683.32x = 57,431,380,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431,380,662.03/264,683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,981.49

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