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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,300.31, 368,874.30 and 159,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,300.31, 368,874.30 and 159,870.34 is: 220,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,300.31 : 368,874.30 = 159,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,300.31/368,874.30 = 159,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,300.31x = 368,874.30 × 159,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,300.31x = 58,972,059,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972,059,758.26/267,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,620.99

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