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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,850.96, 366,861.38 and 158,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,850.96, 366,861.38 and 158,418.60 is: 218,609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,850.96 : 366,861.38 = 158,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,850.96/366,861.38 = 158,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,850.96x = 366,861.38 × 158,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,850.96x = 58,117,666,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117,666,213.67/265,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,609.95

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