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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,602.20, 367,915.41 and 159,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,602.20, 367,915.41 and 159,181.62 is: 219,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,602.20 : 367,915.41 = 159,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,602.20/367,915.41 = 159,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,602.20x = 367,915.41 × 159,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,602.20x = 58,565,370,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565,370,986.76/266,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,673.25

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