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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,960.74, 368,369.46 and 159,508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,960.74, 368,369.46 and 159,508.06 is: 220,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,960.74 : 368,369.46 = 159,508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,960.74/368,369.46 = 159,508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,960.74x = 368,369.46 × 159,508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,960.74x = 58,757,897,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,897,927.85/266,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,099.40

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