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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,835.72, 365,591.10 and 157,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,835.72, 365,591.10 and 157,440.52 is: 217,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,835.72 : 365,591.10 = 157,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,835.72/365,591.10 = 157,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,835.72x = 365,591.10 × 157,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,835.72x = 57,558,852,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,558,852,891.37/264,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,337.95

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