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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,392.59, 367,629 and 159,024.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,392.59, 367,629 and 159,024.95 is: 219,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.59 : 367,629 = 159,024.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.59/367,629 = 159,024.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.59x = 367,629 × 159,024.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.59x = 58,462,181,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,181,505.41/266,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,458.74

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