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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,996.56, 368,430.24 and 159,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,996.56, 368,430.24 and 159,545.20 is: 220,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,996.56 : 368,430.24 = 159,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,996.56/368,430.24 = 159,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,996.56x = 368,430.24 × 159,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,996.56x = 58,781,276,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,781,276,326.85/266,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,157.43

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