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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,973.32, 366,993.06 and 158,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,973.32, 366,993.06 and 158,553.34 is: 218,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,973.32 : 366,993.06 = 158,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,973.32/366,993.06 = 158,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,973.32x = 366,993.06 × 158,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,973.32x = 58,187,975,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187,975,419.82/265,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,773.73

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