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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,284.37, 368,852.40 and 159,854.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,284.37, 368,852.40 and 159,854.39 is: 220,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,284.37 : 368,852.40 = 159,854.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,284.37/368,852.40 = 159,854.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,284.37x = 368,852.40 × 159,854.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,284.37x = 58,962,673,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962,673,557.77/267,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,599.03

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