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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,392.60, 367,629.01 and 159,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,392.60, 367,629.01 and 159,024.94 is: 219,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.60 : 367,629.01 = 159,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.60/367,629.01 = 159,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.60x = 367,629.01 × 159,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.60x = 58,462,179,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,179,940.87/266,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,458.73

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