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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,209.49, 367,325.76 and 157,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,209.49, 367,325.76 and 157,298.68 is: 217,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,209.49 : 367,325.76 = 157,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,209.49/367,325.76 = 157,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,209.49x = 367,325.76 × 157,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,209.49x = 57,779,857,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,779,857,178.00/266,209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,046.57

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