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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,072.49, 368,585.08 and 159,640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,072.49, 368,585.08 and 159,640.22 is: 220,318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,072.49 : 368,585.08 = 159,640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,072.49/368,585.08 = 159,640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,072.49x = 368,585.08 × 159,640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,072.49x = 58,841,002,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841,002,606.96/267,072.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,318.47

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