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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,354, 368,948.60 and 159,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,354, 368,948.60 and 159,928.56 is: 220,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,354 : 368,948.60 = 159,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,354/368,948.60 = 159,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,354x = 368,948.60 × 159,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,354x = 59,005,418,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,418,312.02/267,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.46

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