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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,027.99, 400,818.77 and 178,897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,027.99, 400,818.77 and 178,897.35 is: 268,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,027.99 : 400,818.77 = 178,897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,027.99/400,818.77 = 178,897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,027.99x = 400,818.77 × 178,897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,027.99x = 71,705,414,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,705,414,888.77/267,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,531.46

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