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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,347.56, 366,148.74 and 157,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,347.56, 366,148.74 and 157,952.36 is: 217,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,347.56 : 366,148.74 = 157,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,347.56/366,148.74 = 157,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,347.56x = 366,148.74 × 157,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,347.56x = 57,834,057,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834,057,594.03/265,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,955.87

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