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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,094.08, 367,213.28 and 157,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,094.08, 367,213.28 and 157,202 is: 216,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,094.08 : 367,213.28 = 157,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,094.08/367,213.28 = 157,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,094.08x = 367,213.28 × 157,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,094.08x = 57,726,662,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726,662,042.56/266,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,940.80

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