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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,654.73, 367,989.29 and 159,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,654.73, 367,989.29 and 159,204.72 is: 219,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,654.73 : 367,989.29 = 159,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,654.73/367,989.29 = 159,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,654.73x = 367,989.29 × 159,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,654.73x = 58,585,631,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585,631,877.45/266,654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,705.95

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