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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,982.17, 365,554.78 and 157,491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,982.17, 365,554.78 and 157,491.12 is: 217,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,982.17 : 365,554.78 = 157,491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,982.17/365,554.78 = 157,491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,982.17x = 365,554.78 × 157,491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,982.17x = 57,571,631,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571,631,723.55/264,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,266.06

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