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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,284.12, 368,852.06 and 159,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,284.12, 368,852.06 and 159,854.14 is: 220,598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,284.12 : 368,852.06 = 159,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,284.12/368,852.06 = 159,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,284.12x = 368,852.06 × 159,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,284.12x = 58,962,528,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962,528,838.53/267,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,598.70

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