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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,967.64, 367,082.82 and 158,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,967.64, 367,082.82 and 158,544.52 is: 218,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,967.64 : 367,082.82 = 158,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,967.64/367,082.82 = 158,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,967.64x = 367,082.82 × 158,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,967.64x = 58,198,969,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,969,497.15/265,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,819.74

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