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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,523.67, 366,240.49 and 158,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,523.67, 366,240.49 and 158,010.75 is: 217,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,523.67 : 366,240.49 = 158,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,523.67/366,240.49 = 158,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,523.67x = 366,240.49 × 158,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,523.67x = 57,869,934,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,869,934,110.24/265,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,946.42

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