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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,962.74, 368,372.22 and 159,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,962.74, 368,372.22 and 159,510.06 is: 220,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,962.74 : 368,372.22 = 159,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,962.74/368,372.22 = 159,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,962.74x = 368,372.22 × 159,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,962.74x = 58,759,074,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,074,914.53/266,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,102.16

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