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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,705.40, 365,346.50 and 157,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,705.40, 365,346.50 and 157,254.68 is: 217,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,705.40 : 365,346.50 = 157,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,705.40/365,346.50 = 157,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,705.40x = 365,346.50 × 157,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,705.40x = 57,452,446,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,446,946.62/264,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,042.97

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