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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,947.36, 365,498.87 and 157,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,947.36, 365,498.87 and 157,441.32 is: 217,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,947.36 : 365,498.87 = 157,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,947.36/365,498.87 = 157,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,947.36x = 365,498.87 × 157,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,947.36x = 57,544,623,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544,623,764.10/264,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,192.67

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