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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,375.84, 368,943.60 and 159,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,375.84, 368,943.60 and 159,906.72 is: 220,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,375.84 : 368,943.60 = 159,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,375.84/368,943.60 = 159,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,375.84x = 368,943.60 × 159,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,375.84x = 58,996,560,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,996,560,940.99/267,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,650.31

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