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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,614.93, 367,932.99 and 159,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,614.93, 367,932.99 and 159,194.35 is: 219,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,614.93 : 367,932.99 = 159,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,614.93/367,932.99 = 159,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,614.93x = 367,932.99 × 159,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,614.93x = 58,572,853,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,572,853,186.61/266,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,690.82

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