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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,095.08, 367,214.66 and 157,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,095.08, 367,214.66 and 157,203 is: 216,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,095.08 : 367,214.66 = 157,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,095.08/367,214.66 = 157,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,095.08x = 367,214.66 × 157,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,095.08x = 57,727,246,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,246,195.98/266,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,942.18

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