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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,961.32, 366,976.50 and 158,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,961.32, 366,976.50 and 158,541.34 is: 218,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,961.32 : 366,976.50 = 158,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,961.32/366,976.50 = 158,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,961.32x = 366,976.50 × 158,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,961.32x = 58,180,946,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,946,058.51/265,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,757.17

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