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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,206.46, 367,232.34 and 158,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,206.46, 367,232.34 and 158,700.74 is: 218,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,206.46 : 367,232.34 = 158,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,206.46/367,232.34 = 158,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,206.46x = 367,232.34 × 158,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,206.46x = 58,280,044,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280,044,109.93/266,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,927.99

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