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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,367.81, 367,594.78 and 159,000.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,367.81, 367,594.78 and 159,000.13 is: 219,424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,367.81 : 367,594.78 = 159,000.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,367.81/367,594.78 = 159,000.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,367.81x = 367,594.78 × 159,000.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,367.81x = 58,447,615,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,447,615,969.35/266,367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,424.47

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