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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,977.14, 367,095.93 and 158,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,977.14, 367,095.93 and 158,554.04 is: 218,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,977.14 : 367,095.93 = 158,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,977.14/367,095.93 = 158,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,977.14x = 367,095.93 × 158,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,977.14x = 58,204,542,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,542,769.06/265,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,832.88

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