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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,207.37, 367,322.83 and 157,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,207.37, 367,322.83 and 157,296.56 is: 217,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,207.37 : 367,322.83 = 157,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,207.37/367,322.83 = 157,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,207.37x = 367,322.83 × 157,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,207.37x = 57,778,617,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778,617,568.46/266,207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,043.64

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