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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,255.55, 368,800.58 and 159,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,255.55, 368,800.58 and 159,884.78 is: 220,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,255.55 : 368,800.58 = 159,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,255.55/368,800.58 = 159,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,255.55x = 368,800.58 × 159,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,255.55x = 58,965,598,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965,598,797.75/267,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,633.77

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