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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,539.09, 366,276.56 and 158,028.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,539.09, 366,276.56 and 158,028.87 is: 217,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,539.09 : 366,276.56 = 158,028.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,539.09/366,276.56 = 158,028.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,539.09x = 366,276.56 × 158,028.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,539.09x = 57,882,270,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882,270,094.14/265,539.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,980.22

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