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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,388.10, 368,960.49 and 159,918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,388.10, 368,960.49 and 159,918.92 is: 220,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,388.10 : 368,960.49 = 159,918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,388.10/368,960.49 = 159,918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,388.10x = 368,960.49 × 159,918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,388.10x = 59,003,761,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003,761,238.67/267,388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,667.12

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