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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,055.84, 367,204.38 and 158,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,055.84, 367,204.38 and 158,632.68 is: 218,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,055.84 : 367,204.38 = 158,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,055.84/367,204.38 = 158,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,055.84x = 367,204.38 × 158,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,055.84x = 58,250,614,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250,614,907.14/266,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,941.31

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