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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,346.56, 366,147.36 and 157,951.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,346.56, 366,147.36 and 157,951.36 is: 217,954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,346.56 : 366,147.36 = 157,951.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,346.56/366,147.36 = 157,951.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,346.56x = 366,147.36 × 157,951.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,346.56x = 57,833,473,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833,473,472.41/265,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,954.49

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