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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,277.46, 368,842.89 and 159,847.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,277.46, 368,842.89 and 159,847.49 is: 220,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,277.46 : 368,842.89 = 159,847.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,277.46/368,842.89 = 159,847.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,277.46x = 368,842.89 × 159,847.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,277.46x = 58,958,609,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,958,609,433.87/267,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,589.53

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