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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,071.36, 367,169.28 and 158,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,071.36, 367,169.28 and 158,586.04 is: 218,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,071.36 : 367,169.28 = 158,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,071.36/367,169.28 = 158,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,071.36x = 367,169.28 × 158,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,071.36x = 58,227,922,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227,922,124.85/266,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,843.25

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