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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,847.96, 366,857.24 and 158,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,847.96, 366,857.24 and 158,415.60 is: 218,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,847.96 : 366,857.24 = 158,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,847.96/366,857.24 = 158,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,847.96x = 366,857.24 × 158,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,847.96x = 58,115,909,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115,909,788.94/265,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,605.81

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