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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,112.56, 368,579.16 and 159,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,112.56, 368,579.16 and 159,659.76 is: 220,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,112.56 : 368,579.16 = 159,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,112.56/368,579.16 = 159,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,112.56x = 368,579.16 × 159,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,112.56x = 58,847,260,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847,260,226.60/267,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,308.85

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