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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,204.73, 365,952.57 and 156,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,204.73, 365,952.57 and 156,301.99 is: 215,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,204.73 : 365,952.57 = 156,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,204.73/365,952.57 = 156,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,204.73x = 365,952.57 × 156,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,204.73x = 57,199,113,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,113,435.60/265,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,679.08

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