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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,205.46, 367,230.96 and 158,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,205.46, 367,230.96 and 158,699.74 is: 218,926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,205.46 : 367,230.96 = 158,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,205.46/367,230.96 = 158,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,205.46x = 367,230.96 × 158,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,205.46x = 58,279,457,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279,457,871.95/266,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,926.61

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