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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,489.71, 367,637.67 and 158,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,489.71, 367,637.67 and 158,997.24 is: 219,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,489.71 : 367,637.67 = 158,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,489.71/367,637.67 = 158,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,489.71x = 367,637.67 × 158,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,489.71x = 58,453,374,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,453,374,850.03/266,489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,345.71

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