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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,542.36, 366,281.04 and 158,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,542.36, 366,281.04 and 158,032.12 is: 217,984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,542.36 : 366,281.04 = 158,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,542.36/366,281.04 = 158,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,542.36x = 366,281.04 × 158,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,542.36x = 57,884,169,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,884,169,267.00/265,542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,984.69

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