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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,910.08, 368,324.91 and 159,539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,910.08, 368,324.91 and 159,539.31 is: 220,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,910.08 : 368,324.91 = 159,539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,910.08/368,324.91 = 159,539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,910.08x = 368,324.91 × 159,539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,910.08x = 58,762,301,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,762,301,997.21/266,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,157.68

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