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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,973.38, 369,789.32 and 159,082.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,973.38, 369,789.32 and 159,082.22 is: 219,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,973.38 : 369,789.32 = 159,082.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,973.38/369,789.32 = 159,082.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,973.38x = 369,789.32 × 159,082.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,973.38x = 58,826,905,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,905,957.89/267,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,525.19

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