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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,936.74, 368,336.28 and 159,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,936.74, 368,336.28 and 159,483.94 is: 220,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,936.74 : 368,336.28 = 159,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,936.74/368,336.28 = 159,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,936.74x = 368,336.28 × 159,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,936.74x = 58,743,721,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743,721,179.34/266,936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066.08

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