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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,419.45, 367,598.28 and 158,968.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,419.45, 367,598.28 and 158,968.63 is: 219,340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,419.45 : 367,598.28 = 158,968.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,419.45/367,598.28 = 158,968.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,419.45x = 367,598.28 × 158,968.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,419.45x = 58,436,594,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,436,594,961.96/266,419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,340.57

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