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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,392.35, 367,628.66 and 159,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,392.35, 367,628.66 and 159,024.70 is: 219,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.35 : 367,628.66 = 159,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.35/367,628.66 = 159,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.35x = 367,628.66 × 159,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.35x = 58,462,034,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,034,734.64/266,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,458.38

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