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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,939.92, 369,743.32 and 159,048.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,939.92, 369,743.32 and 159,048.85 is: 219,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,939.92 : 369,743.32 = 159,048.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,939.92/369,743.32 = 159,048.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,939.92x = 369,743.32 × 159,048.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,939.92x = 58,807,249,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807,249,045.94/267,939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,479.24

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