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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,950.10, 366,960.93 and 158,530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,950.10, 366,960.93 and 158,530.15 is: 218,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,950.10 : 366,960.93 = 158,530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,950.10/366,960.93 = 158,530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,950.10x = 366,960.93 × 158,530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,950.10x = 58,174,371,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,174,371,277.04/265,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,741.68

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