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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,968.74, 368,380.50 and 159,516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,968.74, 368,380.50 and 159,516.06 is: 220,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,968.74 : 368,380.50 = 159,516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,968.74/368,380.50 = 159,516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,968.74x = 368,380.50 × 159,516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,968.74x = 58,762,605,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,762,605,940.83/266,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,110.44

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