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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,165.52, 367,273.56 and 158,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,165.52, 367,273.56 and 158,748.16 is: 219,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,165.52 : 367,273.56 = 158,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,165.52/367,273.56 = 158,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,165.52x = 367,273.56 × 158,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,165.52x = 58,304,001,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,304,001,866.65/266,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,051.67

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