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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,798.62, 365,452.71 and 157,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,798.62, 365,452.71 and 157,367.71 is: 217,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,798.62 : 365,452.71 = 157,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,798.62/365,452.71 = 157,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,798.62x = 365,452.71 × 157,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,798.62x = 57,510,456,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510,456,837.87/264,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,185.64

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