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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,272.92, 367,504.11 and 157,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,272.92, 367,504.11 and 157,372.83 is: 217,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,272.92 : 367,504.11 = 157,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,272.92/367,504.11 = 157,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,272.92x = 367,504.11 × 157,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,272.92x = 57,835,161,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,835,161,827.33/266,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,202.57

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