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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,771.26, 366,806.40 and 158,403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,771.26, 366,806.40 and 158,403.57 is: 218,622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,771.26 : 366,806.40 = 158,403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,771.26/366,806.40 = 158,403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,771.26x = 366,806.40 × 158,403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,771.26x = 58,103,443,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,443,258.85/265,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,622.00

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