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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,292.01, 366,134.72 and 156,420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,292.01, 366,134.72 and 156,420.99 is: 215,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,292.01 : 366,134.72 = 156,420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,292.01/366,134.72 = 156,420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,292.01x = 366,134.72 × 156,420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,292.01x = 57,271,154,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271,154,593.67/265,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,879.68

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