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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,943.55, 367,049.70 and 158,520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,943.55, 367,049.70 and 158,520.54 is: 218,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,943.55 : 367,049.70 = 158,520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,943.55/367,049.70 = 158,520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,943.55x = 367,049.70 × 158,520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,943.55x = 58,184,916,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184,916,650.84/265,943.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,786.72

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