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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,464.54, 367,725.18 and 159,097.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,464.54, 367,725.18 and 159,097.42 is: 219,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,464.54 : 367,725.18 = 159,097.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,464.54/367,725.18 = 159,097.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,464.54x = 367,725.18 × 159,097.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,464.54x = 58,504,127,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504,127,407.04/266,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,556.90

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