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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,952.82, 366,964.77 and 158,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,952.82, 366,964.77 and 158,532.84 is: 218,745.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,952.82 : 366,964.77 = 158,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,952.82/366,964.77 = 158,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,952.82x = 366,964.77 × 158,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,952.82x = 58,175,967,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,967,168.05/265,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,745.44

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