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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,977.32, 366,998.58 and 158,557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,977.32, 366,998.58 and 158,557.34 is: 218,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,977.32 : 366,998.58 = 158,557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,977.32/366,998.58 = 158,557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,977.32x = 366,998.58 × 158,557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,977.32x = 58,190,318,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190,318,628.58/265,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,779.25

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