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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,934.99, 368,333.85 and 159,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,934.99, 368,333.85 and 159,482.19 is: 220,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,934.99 : 368,333.85 = 159,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,934.99/368,333.85 = 159,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,934.99x = 368,333.85 × 159,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,934.99x = 58,742,689,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742,689,049.13/266,934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,063.65

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