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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,112.44, 368,554.32 and 159,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,112.44, 368,554.32 and 159,664.32 is: 220,300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,112.44 : 368,554.32 = 159,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,112.44/368,554.32 = 159,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,112.44x = 368,554.32 × 159,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,112.44x = 58,844,974,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,844,974,885.86/267,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,300.39

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