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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,652.23, 367,985.84 and 159,202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,652.23, 367,985.84 and 159,202.22 is: 219,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,652.23 : 367,985.84 = 159,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,652.23/367,985.84 = 159,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,652.23x = 367,985.84 × 159,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,652.23x = 58,584,160,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,160,020.62/266,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,702.50

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