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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,208.49, 367,324.38 and 157,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,208.49, 367,324.38 and 157,297.68 is: 217,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,208.49 : 367,324.38 = 157,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,208.49/367,324.38 = 157,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,208.49x = 367,324.38 × 157,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,208.49x = 57,779,272,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,779,272,781.44/266,208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,045.19

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