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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,761.87, 365,424.55 and 157,311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,761.87, 365,424.55 and 157,311.25 is: 217,121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,761.87 : 365,424.55 = 157,311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,761.87/365,424.55 = 157,311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,761.87x = 365,424.55 × 157,311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,761.87x = 57,485,391,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485,391,434.35/264,761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,121.12

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