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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,105.36, 367,216.26 and 158,619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,105.36, 367,216.26 and 158,619.98 is: 218,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,105.36 : 367,216.26 = 158,619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,105.36/367,216.26 = 158,619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,105.36x = 367,216.26 × 158,619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,105.36x = 58,247,835,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247,835,816.87/266,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,890.13

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