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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,614.55, 367,932.47 and 159,193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,614.55, 367,932.47 and 159,193.97 is: 219,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,614.55 : 367,932.47 = 159,193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,614.55/367,932.47 = 159,193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,614.55x = 367,932.47 × 159,193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,614.55x = 58,572,630,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,572,630,591.21/266,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,690.30

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