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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,486.14, 369,120.30 and 159,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,486.14, 369,120.30 and 159,992.12 is: 220,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,486.14 : 369,120.30 = 159,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,486.14/369,120.30 = 159,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,486.14x = 369,120.30 × 159,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,486.14x = 59,056,339,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,339,332.04/267,486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,782.80

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