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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,206.98, 367,233.01 and 158,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,206.98, 367,233.01 and 158,701.26 is: 218,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,206.98 : 367,233.01 = 158,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,206.98/367,233.01 = 158,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,206.98x = 367,233.01 × 158,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,206.98x = 58,280,341,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280,341,400.59/266,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,928.67

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