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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,286.62, 368,855.51 and 159,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,286.62, 368,855.51 and 159,856.64 is: 220,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,286.62 : 368,855.51 = 159,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,286.62/368,855.51 = 159,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,286.62x = 368,855.51 × 159,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,286.62x = 58,963,999,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963,999,830.53/267,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,602.14

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