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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,654.23, 367,988.60 and 159,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,654.23, 367,988.60 and 159,204.22 is: 219,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,654.23 : 367,988.60 = 159,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,654.23/367,988.60 = 159,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,654.23x = 367,988.60 × 159,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,654.23x = 58,585,338,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585,338,031.89/266,654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,705.26

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