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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,257.17, 367,482.38 and 157,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,257.17, 367,482.38 and 157,357.04 is: 217,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,257.17 : 367,482.38 = 157,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,257.17/367,482.38 = 157,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,257.17x = 367,482.38 × 157,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,257.17x = 57,825,936,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,825,936,944.76/266,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,180.77

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