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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,909.94, 368,324.74 and 159,539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,909.94, 368,324.74 and 159,539.18 is: 220,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,909.94 : 368,324.74 = 159,539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,909.94/368,324.74 = 159,539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,909.94x = 368,324.74 × 159,539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,909.94x = 58,762,226,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,762,226,993.31/266,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,157.51

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