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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,460.27, 366,335.66 and 158,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,460.27, 366,335.66 and 158,034.02 is: 218,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,460.27 : 366,335.66 = 158,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,460.27/366,335.66 = 158,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,460.27x = 366,335.66 × 158,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,460.27x = 57,893,495,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,893,495,582.56/265,460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,087.24

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