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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,524.67, 366,241.87 and 158,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,524.67, 366,241.87 and 158,011.75 is: 217,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,524.67 : 366,241.87 = 158,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,524.67/366,241.87 = 158,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,524.67x = 366,241.87 × 158,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,524.67x = 57,870,518,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,870,518,801.97/265,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,947.80

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