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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,717.48, 365,271.30 and 157,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,717.48, 365,271.30 and 157,292.04 is: 217,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,717.48 : 365,271.30 = 157,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,717.48/365,271.30 = 157,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,717.48x = 365,271.30 × 157,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,717.48x = 57,454,267,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,267,930.45/264,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,039.95

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