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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,281.96, 368,849.09 and 159,851.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,281.96, 368,849.09 and 159,851.99 is: 220,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,281.96 : 368,849.09 = 159,851.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,281.96/368,849.09 = 159,851.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,281.96x = 368,849.09 × 159,851.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,281.96x = 58,961,262,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961,262,367.94/267,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,595.75

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