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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,627.82, 367,952.22 and 159,177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,627.82, 367,952.22 and 159,177.78 is: 219,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,627.82 : 367,952.22 = 159,177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,627.82/367,952.22 = 159,177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,627.82x = 367,952.22 × 159,177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,627.82x = 58,569,817,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,817,525.67/266,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,668.82

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