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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,216.36, 367,335.20 and 157,305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,216.36, 367,335.20 and 157,305.53 is: 217,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,216.36 : 367,335.20 = 157,305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,216.36/367,335.20 = 157,305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,216.36x = 367,335.20 × 157,305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,216.36x = 57,783,855,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783,855,700.45/266,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,055.99

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