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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,542.28, 366,397.65 and 156,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,542.28, 366,397.65 and 156,680.86 is: 216,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,542.28 : 366,397.65 = 156,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,542.28/366,397.65 = 156,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,542.28x = 366,397.65 × 156,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,542.28x = 57,407,498,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,407,498,903.98/265,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,189.67

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