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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,976.32, 366,997.20 and 158,556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,976.32, 366,997.20 and 158,556.34 is: 218,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,976.32 : 366,997.20 = 158,556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,976.32/366,997.20 = 158,556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,976.32x = 366,997.20 × 158,556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,976.32x = 58,189,732,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189,732,822.25/265,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,777.87

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