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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,261.65, 367,440.20 and 158,836.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,261.65, 367,440.20 and 158,836.21 is: 219,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,261.65 : 367,440.20 = 158,836.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,261.65/367,440.20 = 158,836.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,261.65x = 367,440.20 × 158,836.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,261.65x = 58,362,807,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,362,807,652.50/266,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,193.44

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