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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,295.80, 368,868.09 and 159,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,295.80, 368,868.09 and 159,865.84 is: 220,614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,295.80 : 368,868.09 = 159,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,295.80/368,868.09 = 159,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,295.80x = 368,868.09 × 159,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,295.80x = 58,969,407,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969,407,057.05/267,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,614.79

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