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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,362, 368,959.56 and 159,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,362, 368,959.56 and 159,936.56 is: 220,712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,362 : 368,959.56 = 159,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,362/368,959.56 = 159,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,362x = 368,959.56 × 159,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,362x = 59,010,122,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010,122,805.51/267,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,712.45

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