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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,572.84, 366,360.66 and 158,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,572.84, 366,360.66 and 158,108.52 is: 218,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,572.84 : 366,360.66 = 158,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,572.84/366,360.66 = 158,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,572.84x = 366,360.66 × 158,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,572.84x = 57,924,741,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,924,741,738.82/265,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,112.45

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