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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,391.85, 367,627.97 and 159,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,391.85, 367,627.97 and 159,024.20 is: 219,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,391.85 : 367,627.97 = 159,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,391.85/367,627.97 = 159,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,391.85x = 367,627.97 × 159,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,391.85x = 58,461,741,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461,741,193.61/266,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,457.70

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