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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,393.34, 367,630.04 and 159,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,393.34, 367,630.04 and 159,025.70 is: 219,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,393.34 : 367,630.04 = 159,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,393.34/367,630.04 = 159,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,393.34x = 367,630.04 × 159,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,393.34x = 58,462,621,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,621,818.75/266,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,459.77

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