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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,394.84, 367,632.12 and 159,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,394.84, 367,632.12 and 159,027.21 is: 219,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,394.84 : 367,632.12 = 159,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,394.84/367,632.12 = 159,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,394.84x = 367,632.12 × 159,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,394.84x = 58,463,510,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,463,510,349.99/266,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,461.87

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