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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,052.84, 367,200.24 and 158,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,052.84, 367,200.24 and 158,629.68 is: 218,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,052.84 : 367,200.24 = 158,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,052.84/367,200.24 = 158,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,052.84x = 367,200.24 × 158,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,052.84x = 58,248,856,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248,856,567.12/266,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,937.17

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