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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,033.14, 368,480.53 and 159,581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,033.14, 368,480.53 and 159,581.78 is: 220,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,033.14 : 368,480.53 = 159,581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,033.14/368,480.53 = 159,581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,033.14x = 368,480.53 × 159,581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,033.14x = 58,802,778,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802,778,872.74/267,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,207.79

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