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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,946.91, 368,354.45 and 159,495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,946.91, 368,354.45 and 159,495.95 is: 220,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,946.91 : 368,354.45 = 159,495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,946.91/368,354.45 = 159,495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,946.91x = 368,354.45 × 159,495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,946.91x = 58,751,044,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,751,044,259.10/266,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,085.13

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