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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,452.39, 366,324.80 and 158,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,452.39, 366,324.80 and 158,026.14 is: 218,076.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,452.39 : 366,324.80 = 158,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,452.39/366,324.80 = 158,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,452.39x = 366,324.80 × 158,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,452.39x = 57,888,893,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888,893,340.14/265,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,076.37

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