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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,282.96, 368,850.47 and 159,852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,282.96, 368,850.47 and 159,852.99 is: 220,597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,282.96 : 368,850.47 = 159,852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,282.96/368,850.47 = 159,852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,282.96x = 368,850.47 × 159,852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,282.96x = 58,961,850,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961,850,492.41/267,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,597.12

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