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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,675.99, 367,982.73 and 157,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,675.99, 367,982.73 and 157,783.67 is: 217,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,675.99 : 367,982.73 = 157,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,675.99/367,982.73 = 157,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,675.99x = 367,982.73 × 157,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,675.99x = 58,061,665,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,061,665,636.02/266,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,723.63

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