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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,204.46, 367,229.58 and 158,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,204.46, 367,229.58 and 158,698.74 is: 218,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,204.46 : 367,229.58 = 158,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,204.46/367,229.58 = 158,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,204.46x = 367,229.58 × 158,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,204.46x = 58,278,871,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278,871,636.73/266,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,925.23

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