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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,609.80, 367,925.89 and 159,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,609.80, 367,925.89 and 159,189.22 is: 219,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,609.80 : 367,925.89 = 159,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,609.80/367,925.89 = 159,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,609.80x = 367,925.89 × 159,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,609.80x = 58,569,834,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,834,129.12/266,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.73

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