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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,852.46, 366,863.45 and 158,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,852.46, 366,863.45 and 158,420.10 is: 218,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,852.46 : 366,863.45 = 158,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,852.46/366,863.45 = 158,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,852.46x = 366,863.45 × 158,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,852.46x = 58,118,544,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,118,544,435.35/265,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,612.02

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