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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,493.08, 367,642.33 and 159,000.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,493.08, 367,642.33 and 159,000.62 is: 219,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,493.08 : 367,642.33 = 159,000.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,493.08/367,642.33 = 159,000.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,493.08x = 367,642.33 × 159,000.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,493.08x = 58,455,356,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455,356,172.53/266,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,350.37

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