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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,371.25, 368,972.33 and 159,945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,371.25, 368,972.33 and 159,945.81 is: 220,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,371.25 : 368,972.33 = 159,945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,371.25/368,972.33 = 159,945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,371.25x = 368,972.33 × 159,945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,371.25x = 59,015,577,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,015,577,389.71/267,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,725.22

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