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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,280.56, 367,452.12 and 158,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,280.56, 367,452.12 and 158,971.76 is: 219,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,280.56 : 367,452.12 = 158,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,280.56/367,452.12 = 158,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,280.56x = 367,452.12 × 158,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,280.56x = 58,414,510,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414,510,232.13/266,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,372.04

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