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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,536.36, 366,272.72 and 158,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,536.36, 366,272.72 and 158,026.12 is: 217,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,536.36 : 366,272.72 = 158,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,536.36/366,272.72 = 158,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,536.36x = 366,272.72 × 158,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,536.36x = 57,880,656,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,880,656,803.45/265,536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,976.39

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