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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,935.99, 368,335.23 and 159,483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,935.99, 368,335.23 and 159,483.19 is: 220,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,935.99 : 368,335.23 = 159,483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,935.99/368,335.23 = 159,483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,935.99x = 368,335.23 × 159,483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,935.99x = 58,743,277,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743,277,469.78/266,935.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,065.03

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