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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,797.44, 368,134.72 and 159,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,797.44, 368,134.72 and 159,410.56 is: 219,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,797.44 : 368,134.72 = 159,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,797.44/368,134.72 = 159,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,797.44x = 368,134.72 × 159,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,797.44x = 58,684,561,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684,561,870.64/266,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,959.24

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