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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,876.72, 366,900.92 and 158,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,876.72, 366,900.92 and 158,391.08 is: 218,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,876.72 : 366,900.92 = 158,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,876.72/366,900.92 = 158,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,876.72x = 366,900.92 × 158,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,876.72x = 58,113,832,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113,832,971.79/265,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,574.36

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