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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,955.32, 366,968.20 and 158,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,955.32, 366,968.20 and 158,535.36 is: 218,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,955.32 : 366,968.20 = 158,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,955.32/366,968.20 = 158,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,955.32x = 366,968.20 × 158,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,955.32x = 58,177,435,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,435,695.55/265,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,748.91

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