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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,529.60, 366,413.76 and 158,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,529.60, 366,413.76 and 158,107.52 is: 218,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,529.60 : 366,413.76 = 158,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,529.60/366,413.76 = 158,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,529.60x = 366,413.76 × 158,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,529.60x = 57,932,770,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,932,770,887.48/265,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,178.20

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