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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,223.38, 368,757.46 and 159,852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,223.38, 368,757.46 and 159,852.75 is: 220,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,223.38 : 368,757.46 = 159,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,223.38/368,757.46 = 159,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,223.38x = 368,757.46 × 159,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,223.38x = 58,946,894,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,946,894,064.02/267,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,590.33

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