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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,998.48, 367,085.16 and 158,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,998.48, 367,085.16 and 158,577.36 is: 218,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,998.48 : 367,085.16 = 158,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,998.48/367,085.16 = 158,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,998.48x = 367,085.16 × 158,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,998.48x = 58,211,395,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,395,567.98/265,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,841.08

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