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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,218.46, 368,506.98 and 159,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,218.46, 368,506.98 and 159,771.06 is: 220,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,218.46 : 368,506.98 = 159,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,218.46/368,506.98 = 159,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,218.46x = 368,506.98 × 159,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,218.46x = 58,876,750,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,876,750,812.00/267,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,331.90

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