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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,933.24, 368,331.44 and 159,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,933.24, 368,331.44 and 159,480.44 is: 220,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,933.24 : 368,331.44 = 159,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,933.24/368,331.44 = 159,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,933.24x = 368,331.44 × 159,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,933.24x = 58,741,660,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741,660,117.03/266,933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,061.24

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