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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,869.41, 368,243.41 and 159,416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,869.41, 368,243.41 and 159,416.63 is: 219,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,869.41 : 368,243.41 = 159,416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,869.41/368,243.41 = 159,416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,869.41x = 368,243.41 × 159,416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,869.41x = 58,704,123,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,704,123,441.91/266,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,973.22

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