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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,483.51, 367,745.88 and 157,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,483.51, 367,745.88 and 157,626.95 is: 217,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,483.51 : 367,745.88 = 157,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,483.51/367,745.88 = 157,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,483.51x = 367,745.88 × 157,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,483.51x = 57,966,659,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966,659,994.71/266,483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,524.38

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