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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,156.48, 368,570.40 and 159,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,156.48, 368,570.40 and 159,687.36 is: 220,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,156.48 : 368,570.40 = 159,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,156.48/368,570.40 = 159,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,156.48x = 368,570.40 × 159,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,156.48x = 58,856,034,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856,034,150.14/267,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,305.47

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