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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,912.73, 368,364.62 and 159,480.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,912.73, 368,364.62 and 159,480.46 is: 220,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,912.73 : 368,364.62 = 159,480.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,912.73/368,364.62 = 159,480.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,912.73x = 368,364.62 × 159,480.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,912.73x = 58,746,959,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746,959,045.33/266,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,098.00

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