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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,926.74, 368,322.48 and 159,473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,926.74, 368,322.48 and 159,473.94 is: 220,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,926.74 : 368,322.48 = 159,473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,926.74/368,322.48 = 159,473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,926.74x = 368,322.48 × 159,473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,926.74x = 58,737,837,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737,837,076.17/266,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,052.28

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