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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,871.33, 368,222.22 and 159,420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,871.33, 368,222.22 and 159,420.38 is: 219,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,871.33 : 368,222.22 = 159,420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,871.33/368,222.22 = 159,420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,871.33x = 368,222.22 × 159,420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,871.33x = 58,702,124,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,124,395.73/266,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,964.15

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