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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,357.77, 367,513.20 and 158,906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,357.77, 367,513.20 and 158,906.81 is: 219,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,357.77 : 367,513.20 = 158,906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,357.77/367,513.20 = 158,906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,357.77x = 367,513.20 × 158,906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,357.77x = 58,400,351,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400,351,163.68/266,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,255.30

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