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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,359.78, 366,188.04 and 157,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,359.78, 366,188.04 and 157,905.18 is: 217,904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,359.78 : 366,188.04 = 157,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,359.78/366,188.04 = 157,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,359.78x = 366,188.04 × 157,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,359.78x = 57,822,988,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822,988,370.05/265,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,904.12

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