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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,397.09, 367,635.21 and 159,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,397.09, 367,635.21 and 159,029.46 is: 219,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,397.09 : 367,635.21 = 159,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,397.09/367,635.21 = 159,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,397.09x = 367,635.21 × 159,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,397.09x = 58,464,828,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,464,828,326.93/266,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,464.97

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