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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,317.92, 370,114.08 and 159,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,317.92, 370,114.08 and 159,348.20 is: 219,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,317.92 : 370,114.08 = 159,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,317.92/370,114.08 = 159,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,317.92x = 370,114.08 × 159,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,317.92x = 58,977,012,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,977,012,442.66/268,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,802.73

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