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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,256.05, 368,801.27 and 159,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,256.05, 368,801.27 and 159,885.28 is: 220,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,256.05 : 368,801.27 = 159,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,256.05/368,801.27 = 159,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,256.05x = 368,801.27 × 159,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,256.05x = 58,965,893,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965,893,518.88/267,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,634.46

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