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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.41, 367,495.52 and 158,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.41, 367,495.52 and 158,925.42 is: 219,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.41 : 367,495.52 = 158,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.41/367,495.52 = 158,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.41x = 367,495.52 × 158,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.41x = 58,404,379,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404,379,069.49/266,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,213.11

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