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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,875.76, 368,219.40 and 159,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,875.76, 368,219.40 and 159,398.48 is: 219,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,875.76 : 368,219.40 = 159,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,875.76/368,219.40 = 159,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,875.76x = 368,219.40 × 159,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,875.76x = 58,693,612,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693,612,666.51/266,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,928.60

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