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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,392.60, 368,966.70 and 159,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,392.60, 368,966.70 and 159,923.42 is: 220,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,392.60 : 368,966.70 = 159,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,392.60/368,966.70 = 159,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,392.60x = 368,966.70 × 159,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,392.60x = 59,006,416,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006,416,530.11/267,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,673.33

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