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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,386.60, 368,958.42 and 159,917.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,386.60, 368,958.42 and 159,917.42 is: 220,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,386.60 : 368,958.42 = 159,917.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,386.60/368,958.42 = 159,917.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,386.60x = 368,958.42 × 159,917.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,386.60x = 59,002,878,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002,878,613.68/267,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,665.05

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