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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,825.72, 365,577.30 and 157,430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,825.72, 365,577.30 and 157,430.52 is: 217,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,825.72 : 365,577.30 = 157,430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,825.72/365,577.30 = 157,430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,825.72x = 365,577.30 × 157,430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,825.72x = 57,553,024,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553,024,439.20/264,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,324.15

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