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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,772.36, 366,854.74 and 158,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,772.36, 366,854.74 and 158,376.08 is: 218,611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,772.36 : 366,854.74 = 158,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,772.36/366,854.74 = 158,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,772.36x = 366,854.74 × 158,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,772.36x = 58,101,015,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101,015,650.62/265,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,611.96

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