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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,977.64, 367,096.62 and 158,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,977.64, 367,096.62 and 158,554.54 is: 218,833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,977.64 : 367,096.62 = 158,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,977.64/367,096.62 = 158,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,977.64x = 367,096.62 × 158,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,977.64x = 58,204,835,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,835,719.65/265,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,833.57

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