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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,827.72, 365,580.06 and 157,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,827.72, 365,580.06 and 157,432.52 is: 217,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,827.72 : 365,580.06 = 157,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,827.72/365,580.06 = 157,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,827.72x = 365,580.06 × 157,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,827.72x = 57,554,190,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554,190,107.55/264,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,326.91

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