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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,638.02, 367,966.26 and 159,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,638.02, 367,966.26 and 159,187.97 is: 219,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,638.02 : 367,966.26 = 159,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,638.02/367,966.26 = 159,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,638.02x = 367,966.26 × 159,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,638.02x = 58,575,801,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575,801,957.89/266,638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,682.86

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