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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,367, 368,966.46 and 159,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,367, 368,966.46 and 159,941.56 is: 220,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,367 : 368,966.46 = 159,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,367/368,966.46 = 159,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,367x = 368,966.46 × 159,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,367x = 59,013,071,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,013,071,200.08/267,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,719.35

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