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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,365.28, 366,195.63 and 157,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,365.28, 366,195.63 and 157,910.68 is: 217,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,365.28 : 366,195.63 = 157,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,365.28/366,195.63 = 157,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,365.28x = 366,195.63 × 157,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,365.28x = 57,826,200,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,826,200,946.33/265,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,911.71

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