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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,350.56, 366,152.88 and 157,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,350.56, 366,152.88 and 157,955.36 is: 217,960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,350.56 : 366,152.88 = 157,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,350.56/366,152.88 = 157,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,350.56x = 366,152.88 × 157,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,350.56x = 57,835,809,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,835,809,975.44/265,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,960.01

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