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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,067.46, 367,124.72 and 157,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,067.46, 367,124.72 and 157,189.52 is: 216,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,067.46 : 367,124.72 = 157,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,067.46/367,124.72 = 157,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,067.46x = 367,124.72 × 157,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,067.46x = 57,708,158,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708,158,516.93/266,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,892.96

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