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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,494.59, 367,644.39 and 159,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,494.59, 367,644.39 and 159,002.12 is: 219,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,494.59 : 367,644.39 = 159,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,494.59/367,644.39 = 159,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,494.59x = 367,644.39 × 159,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,494.59x = 58,456,235,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456,235,577.88/266,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,352.43

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