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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,259.42, 367,485.46 and 157,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,259.42, 367,485.46 and 157,359.31 is: 217,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,259.42 : 367,485.46 = 157,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,259.42/367,485.46 = 157,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,259.42x = 367,485.46 × 157,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,259.42x = 57,827,257,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827,257,108.52/266,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,183.89

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