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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,388.60, 368,961.18 and 159,919.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,388.60, 368,961.18 and 159,919.42 is: 220,667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,388.60 : 368,961.18 = 159,919.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,388.60/368,961.18 = 159,919.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,388.60x = 368,961.18 × 159,919.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,388.60x = 59,004,056,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,004,056,063.31/267,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,667.81

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