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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,487.14, 369,121.68 and 159,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,487.14, 369,121.68 and 159,993.12 is: 220,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,487.14 : 369,121.68 = 159,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,487.14/369,121.68 = 159,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,487.14x = 369,121.68 × 159,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,487.14x = 59,056,929,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,929,242.84/267,487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,784.18

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