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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,992.60, 367,019.43 and 158,572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,992.60, 367,019.43 and 158,572.62 is: 218,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,992.60 : 367,019.43 = 158,572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,992.60/367,019.43 = 158,572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,992.60x = 367,019.43 × 158,572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,992.60x = 58,199,232,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,199,232,606.01/265,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,800.19

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