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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,942.05, 367,047.63 and 158,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,942.05, 367,047.63 and 158,519.04 is: 218,784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,942.05 : 367,047.63 = 158,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,942.05/367,047.63 = 158,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,942.05x = 367,047.63 × 158,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,942.05x = 58,184,037,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184,037,941.88/265,942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,784.65

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