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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,495.08, 367,645.09 and 159,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,495.08, 367,645.09 and 159,002.62 is: 219,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,495.08 : 367,645.09 = 159,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,495.08/367,645.09 = 159,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,495.08x = 367,645.09 × 159,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,495.08x = 58,456,532,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456,532,540.14/266,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,353.14

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