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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,874.76, 368,218.02 and 159,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,874.76, 368,218.02 and 159,397.48 is: 219,927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,874.76 : 368,218.02 = 159,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,874.76/368,218.02 = 159,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,874.76x = 368,218.02 × 159,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,874.76x = 58,693,024,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693,024,478.59/266,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,927.22

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