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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,554.73, 367,846.25 and 159,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,554.73, 367,846.25 and 159,122.45 is: 219,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,554.73 : 367,846.25 = 159,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,554.73/367,846.25 = 159,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,554.73x = 367,846.25 × 159,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,554.73x = 58,532,596,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,532,596,647.32/266,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,589.41

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