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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,371.75, 368,973.02 and 159,946.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,371.75, 368,973.02 and 159,946.31 is: 220,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,371.75 : 368,973.02 = 159,946.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,371.75/368,973.02 = 159,946.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,371.75x = 368,973.02 × 159,946.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,371.75x = 59,015,873,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,015,873,038.56/267,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,725.91

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