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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,009.07, 366,987.07 and 163,857.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,009.07, 366,987.07 and 163,857.39 is: 226,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,009.07 : 366,987.07 = 163,857.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,009.07/366,987.07 = 163,857.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,009.07x = 366,987.07 × 163,857.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,009.07x = 60,133,543,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133,543,453.95/266,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,058.24

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