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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,210.50, 367,327.14 and 157,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,210.50, 367,327.14 and 157,299.68 is: 217,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,210.50 : 367,327.14 = 157,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,210.50/367,327.14 = 157,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,210.50x = 367,327.14 × 157,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,210.50x = 57,780,441,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,441,577.32/266,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,047.94

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