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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,966.64, 367,081.44 and 158,543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,966.64, 367,081.44 and 158,543.52 is: 218,818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,966.64 : 367,081.44 = 158,543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,966.64/367,081.44 = 158,543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,966.64x = 367,081.44 × 158,543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,966.64x = 58,198,383,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,383,624.27/265,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,818.36

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