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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,539.34, 366,276.90 and 158,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,539.34, 366,276.90 and 158,029.12 is: 217,980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,539.34 : 366,276.90 = 158,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,539.34/366,276.90 = 158,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,539.34x = 366,276.90 × 158,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,539.34x = 57,882,416,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882,416,183.33/265,539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,980.57

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