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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,525.60, 366,408.24 and 158,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,525.60, 366,408.24 and 158,103.52 is: 218,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,525.60 : 366,408.24 = 158,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,525.60/366,408.24 = 158,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,525.60x = 366,408.24 × 158,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,525.60x = 57,930,432,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930,432,501.00/265,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,172.68

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