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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,626.74, 400,087.73 and 159,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,626.74, 400,087.73 and 159,748.05 is: 239,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,626.74 : 400,087.73 = 159,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,626.74/400,087.73 = 159,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,626.74x = 400,087.73 × 159,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,626.74x = 63,913,234,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913,234,696.43/266,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,710.52

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