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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,393.59, 367,630.38 and 159,025.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,393.59, 367,630.38 and 159,025.95 is: 219,460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,393.59 : 367,630.38 = 159,025.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,393.59/367,630.38 = 159,025.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,393.59x = 367,630.38 × 159,025.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,393.59x = 58,462,770,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,770,428.36/266,393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,460.12

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