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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,968.37, 369,782.43 and 159,077.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,968.37, 369,782.43 and 159,077.22 is: 219,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,968.37 : 369,782.43 = 159,077.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,968.37/369,782.43 = 159,077.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,968.37x = 369,782.43 × 159,077.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,968.37x = 58,823,960,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823,960,969.24/267,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,518.30

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