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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,259.50, 368,807.31 and 159,888.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,259.50, 368,807.31 and 159,888.87 is: 220,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,259.50 : 368,807.31 = 159,888.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,259.50/368,807.31 = 159,888.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,259.50x = 368,807.31 × 159,888.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,259.50x = 58,968,184,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,968,184,043.64/267,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,640.18

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