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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,284.20, 367,471.32 and 158,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,284.20, 367,471.32 and 158,858.76 is: 219,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,284.20 : 367,471.32 = 158,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,284.20/367,471.32 = 158,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,284.20x = 367,471.32 × 158,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,284.20x = 58,376,038,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376,038,230.76/266,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,224.57

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