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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,615.68, 367,934.03 and 159,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,615.68, 367,934.03 and 159,195.10 is: 219,691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,615.68 : 367,934.03 = 159,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,615.68/367,934.03 = 159,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,615.68x = 367,934.03 × 159,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,615.68x = 58,573,294,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,294,699.25/266,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,691.86

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