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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,570.84, 366,357.90 and 158,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,570.84, 366,357.90 and 158,106.52 is: 218,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,570.84 : 366,357.90 = 158,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,570.84/366,357.90 = 158,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,570.84x = 366,357.90 × 158,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,570.84x = 57,923,572,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923,572,643.51/265,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,109.69

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