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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,824.72, 365,575.92 and 157,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,824.72, 365,575.92 and 157,429.52 is: 217,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,824.72 : 365,575.92 = 157,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,824.72/365,575.92 = 157,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,824.72x = 365,575.92 × 157,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,824.72x = 57,552,441,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552,441,609.16/264,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,322.77

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