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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,390.60, 368,963.94 and 159,921.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,390.60, 368,963.94 and 159,921.42 is: 220,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,390.60 : 368,963.94 = 159,921.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,390.60/368,963.94 = 159,921.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,390.60x = 368,963.94 × 159,921.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,390.60x = 59,005,237,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,237,213.59/267,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,670.57

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