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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,202.46, 367,226.82 and 158,696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,202.46, 367,226.82 and 158,696.74 is: 218,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,202.46 : 367,226.82 = 158,696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,202.46/367,226.82 = 158,696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,202.46x = 367,226.82 × 158,696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,202.46x = 58,277,699,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,277,699,174.57/266,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,922.47

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