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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,284.64, 368,852.77 and 159,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,284.64, 368,852.77 and 159,854.68 is: 220,599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,284.64 : 368,852.77 = 159,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,284.64/368,852.77 = 159,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,284.64x = 368,852.77 × 159,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,284.64x = 58,962,842,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962,842,176.35/267,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,599.44

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