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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,363, 368,960.94 and 159,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,363, 368,960.94 and 159,937.56 is: 220,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,363 : 368,960.94 = 159,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,363/368,960.94 = 159,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,363x = 368,960.94 × 159,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,363x = 59,010,712,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010,712,478.91/267,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,713.83

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