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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,286.14, 368,854.85 and 159,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,286.14, 368,854.85 and 159,856.19 is: 220,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,286.14 : 368,854.85 = 159,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,286.14/368,854.85 = 159,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,286.14x = 368,854.85 × 159,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,286.14x = 58,963,728,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963,728,340.47/267,286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,601.52

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