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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,573.84, 366,362.04 and 158,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,573.84, 366,362.04 and 158,109.52 is: 218,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,573.84 : 366,362.04 = 158,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,573.84/366,362.04 = 158,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,573.84x = 366,362.04 × 158,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,573.84x = 57,925,326,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,925,326,290.62/265,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,113.83

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