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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,467.38, 367,723.59 and 157,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,467.38, 367,723.59 and 157,610.67 is: 217,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,467.38 : 367,723.59 = 157,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,467.38/367,723.59 = 157,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,467.38x = 367,723.59 × 157,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,467.38x = 57,957,161,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,957,161,394.71/266,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,501.90

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