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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,655.23, 367,989.98 and 159,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,655.23, 367,989.98 and 159,205.22 is: 219,706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,655.23 : 367,989.98 = 159,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,655.23/367,989.98 = 159,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,655.23x = 367,989.98 × 159,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,655.23x = 58,585,925,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585,925,723.70/266,655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,706.64

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