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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,945.05, 367,051.77 and 158,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,945.05, 367,051.77 and 158,522.04 is: 218,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,945.05 : 367,051.77 = 158,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,945.05/367,051.77 = 158,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,945.05x = 367,051.77 × 158,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,945.05x = 58,185,795,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185,795,366.01/265,945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,788.79

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