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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,329.37, 368,914.41 and 159,924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,329.37, 368,914.41 and 159,924.63 is: 220,695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,329.37 : 368,914.41 = 159,924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,329.37/368,914.41 = 159,924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,329.37x = 368,914.41 × 159,924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,329.37x = 58,998,500,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,500,520.92/267,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,695.92

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