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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,309.72, 368,753.72 and 159,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,309.72, 368,753.72 and 159,851.48 is: 220,515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,309.72 : 368,753.72 = 159,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,309.72/368,753.72 = 159,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,309.72x = 368,753.72 × 159,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,309.72x = 58,945,825,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,945,825,254.48/267,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,515.08

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