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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,331.12, 368,916.86 and 159,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,331.12, 368,916.86 and 159,926.38 is: 220,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,331.12 : 368,916.86 = 159,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,331.12/368,916.86 = 159,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,331.12x = 368,916.86 × 159,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,331.12x = 58,999,537,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,537,940.77/267,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,698.35

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