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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,609.29, 367,925.20 and 159,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,609.29, 367,925.20 and 159,188.71 is: 219,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,609.29 : 367,925.20 = 159,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,609.29/367,925.20 = 159,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,609.29x = 367,925.20 × 159,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,609.29x = 58,569,537,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,537,964.49/266,609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.03

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