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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,353, 368,947.22 and 159,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,353, 368,947.22 and 159,927.56 is: 220,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,353 : 368,947.22 = 159,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,353/368,947.22 = 159,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,353x = 368,947.22 × 159,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,353x = 59,004,828,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,004,828,663.38/267,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,700.08

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