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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,983.48, 367,064.46 and 158,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,983.48, 367,064.46 and 158,562.36 is: 218,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,983.48 : 367,064.46 = 158,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,983.48/367,064.46 = 158,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,983.48x = 367,064.46 × 158,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,983.48x = 58,202,607,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202,607,049.73/265,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,820.38

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