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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,869.76, 368,211.12 and 159,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,869.76, 368,211.12 and 159,392.48 is: 219,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,869.76 : 368,211.12 = 159,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,869.76/368,211.12 = 159,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,869.76x = 368,211.12 × 159,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,869.76x = 58,690,083,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690,083,580.38/266,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,920.32

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