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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,963.76, 368,373.60 and 159,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,963.76, 368,373.60 and 159,511.08 is: 220,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,963.76 : 368,373.60 = 159,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,963.76/368,373.60 = 159,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,963.76x = 368,373.60 × 159,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,963.76x = 58,759,670,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,670,779.49/266,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,103.55

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