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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,262.20, 367,468.36 and 158,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,262.20, 367,468.36 and 158,832.16 is: 219,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,262.20 : 367,468.36 = 158,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,262.20/367,468.36 = 158,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,262.20x = 367,468.36 × 158,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,262.20x = 58,365,793,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365,793,350.46/266,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,204.20

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