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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,391.60, 368,965.32 and 159,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,391.60, 368,965.32 and 159,922.42 is: 220,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,391.60 : 368,965.32 = 159,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,391.60/368,965.32 = 159,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,391.60x = 368,965.32 × 159,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,391.60x = 59,005,826,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,826,870.47/267,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,671.95

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