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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,151.52, 367,254.24 and 158,734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,151.52, 367,254.24 and 158,734.16 is: 219,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,151.52 : 367,254.24 = 158,734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,151.52/367,254.24 = 158,734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,151.52x = 367,254.24 × 158,734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,151.52x = 58,295,793,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295,793,292.84/266,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,032.35

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