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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,984.98, 367,066.53 and 158,563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,984.98, 367,066.53 and 158,563.86 is: 218,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,984.98 : 367,066.53 = 158,563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,984.98/367,066.53 = 158,563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,984.98x = 367,066.53 × 158,563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,984.98x = 58,203,485,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,485,873.61/265,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,822.45

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