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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,329.12, 368,914.10 and 159,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,329.12, 368,914.10 and 159,924.38 is: 220,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,329.12 : 368,914.10 = 159,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,329.12/368,914.10 = 159,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,329.12x = 368,914.10 × 159,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,329.12x = 58,998,356,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,356,071.57/267,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,695.59

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