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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,932.74, 368,330.76 and 159,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,932.74, 368,330.76 and 159,479.94 is: 220,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,932.74 : 368,330.76 = 159,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,932.74/368,330.76 = 159,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,932.74x = 368,330.76 × 159,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,932.74x = 58,741,367,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741,367,504.95/266,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,060.56

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