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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,046.14, 368,405.91 and 159,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,046.14, 368,405.91 and 159,562.38 is: 220,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,046.14 : 368,405.91 = 159,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,046.14/368,405.91 = 159,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,046.14x = 368,405.91 × 159,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,046.14x = 58,783,723,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,783,723,805.67/267,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,125.72

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