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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,560.56, 367,792.92 and 159,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,560.56, 367,792.92 and 159,165.36 is: 219,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,560.56 : 367,792.92 = 159,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,560.56/367,792.92 = 159,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,560.56x = 367,792.92 × 159,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,560.56x = 58,539,892,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,539,892,517.25/266,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,611.98

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