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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,965.76, 365,603.22 and 157,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,965.76, 365,603.22 and 157,562.22 is: 217,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,965.76 : 365,603.22 = 157,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,965.76/365,603.22 = 157,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,965.76x = 365,603.22 × 157,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,965.76x = 57,605,254,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,605,254,982.35/264,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,406.41

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