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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,628.70, 367,951.98 and 159,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,628.70, 367,951.98 and 159,208.12 is: 219,709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,628.70 : 367,951.98 = 159,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,628.70/367,951.98 = 159,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,628.70x = 367,951.98 × 159,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,628.70x = 58,580,942,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,942,986.08/266,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,709.82

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