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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,257.55, 368,803.33 and 159,886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,257.55, 368,803.33 and 159,886.78 is: 220,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,257.55 : 368,803.33 = 159,886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,257.55/368,803.33 = 159,886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,257.55x = 368,803.33 × 159,886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,257.55x = 58,966,776,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966,776,886.98/267,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,636.52

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