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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,645.96, 367,977.21 and 159,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,645.96, 367,977.21 and 159,195.95 is: 219,693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,645.96 : 367,977.21 = 159,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,645.96/367,977.21 = 159,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,645.96x = 367,977.21 × 159,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,645.96x = 58,580,479,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,479,684.41/266,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,693.86

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