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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,368.86, 368,933.91 and 159,899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,368.86, 368,933.91 and 159,899.68 is: 220,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,368.86 : 368,933.91 = 159,899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,368.86/368,933.91 = 159,899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,368.86x = 368,933.91 × 159,899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,368.86x = 58,992,414,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,992,414,150.15/267,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,640.56

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