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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,901.72, 365,414.75 and 157,506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,901.72, 365,414.75 and 157,506.39 is: 217,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,901.72 : 365,414.75 = 157,506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,901.72/365,414.75 = 157,506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,901.72x = 365,414.75 × 157,506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,901.72x = 57,555,158,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555,158,125.25/264,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,269.85

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