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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,906.04, 368,505.54 and 159,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,906.04, 368,505.54 and 159,509.76 is: 220,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,906.04 : 368,505.54 = 159,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,906.04/368,505.54 = 159,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,906.04x = 368,505.54 × 159,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,906.04x = 58,780,230,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780,230,244.07/266,906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,228.18

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