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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,667.76, 367,994.44 and 157,777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,667.76, 367,994.44 and 157,777.72 is: 217,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,667.76 : 367,994.44 = 157,777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,667.76/367,994.44 = 157,777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,667.76x = 367,994.44 × 157,777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,667.76x = 58,061,323,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,061,323,715.88/266,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,729.07

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