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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,969.64, 367,085.58 and 158,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,969.64, 367,085.58 and 158,546.52 is: 218,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,969.64 : 367,085.58 = 158,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,969.64/367,085.58 = 158,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,969.64x = 367,085.58 × 158,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,969.64x = 58,200,141,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,141,251.18/265,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,822.50

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