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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,578.03, 366,454.80 and 158,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,578.03, 366,454.80 and 158,145.30 is: 218,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,578.03 : 366,454.80 = 158,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,578.03/366,454.80 = 158,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,578.03x = 366,454.80 × 158,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,578.03x = 57,953,104,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,953,104,282.44/265,578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,214.98

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