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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,048.27, 401,067.44 and 159,580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,048.27, 401,067.44 and 159,580.89 is: 238,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,048.27 : 401,067.44 = 159,580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,048.27/401,067.44 = 159,580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,048.27x = 401,067.44 × 159,580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,048.27x = 64,002,696,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,002,696,221.98/268,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,773.03

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