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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,904.70, 368,292.20 and 159,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,904.70, 368,292.20 and 159,451.98 is: 220,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,904.70 : 368,292.20 = 159,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,904.70/368,292.20 = 159,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,904.70x = 368,292.20 × 159,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,904.70x = 58,724,920,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724,920,508.56/266,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,022.05

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