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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,085.68, 368,577.56 and 159,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,085.68, 368,577.56 and 159,650.48 is: 220,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,085.68 : 368,577.56 = 159,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,085.68/368,577.56 = 159,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,085.68x = 368,577.56 × 159,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,085.68x = 58,843,584,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,843,584,371.23/267,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,317.26

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