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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,222.38, 368,756.08 and 159,851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,222.38, 368,756.08 and 159,851.75 is: 220,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,222.38 : 368,756.08 = 159,851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,222.38/368,756.08 = 159,851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,222.38x = 368,756.08 × 159,851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,222.38x = 58,946,302,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,946,302,467.73/267,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,588.95

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