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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,154.52, 367,258.38 and 158,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,154.52, 367,258.38 and 158,737.16 is: 219,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,154.52 : 367,258.38 = 158,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,154.52/367,258.38 = 158,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,154.52x = 367,258.38 × 158,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,154.52x = 58,297,552,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297,552,227.40/266,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,036.49

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