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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,767.86, 366,848.52 and 158,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,767.86, 366,848.52 and 158,371.58 is: 218,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,767.86 : 366,848.52 = 158,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,767.86/366,848.52 = 158,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,767.86x = 366,848.52 × 158,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,767.86x = 58,098,379,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098,379,733.06/265,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,605.74

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