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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,961.82, 366,977.19 and 158,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,961.82, 366,977.19 and 158,541.84 is: 218,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,961.82 : 366,977.19 = 158,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,961.82/366,977.19 = 158,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,961.82x = 366,977.19 × 158,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,961.82x = 58,181,238,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,181,238,940.63/265,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,757.86

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