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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,030.28, 400,102.98 and 187,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,030.28, 400,102.98 and 187,757.20 is: 281,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,030.28 : 400,102.98 = 187,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,030.28/400,102.98 = 187,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,030.28x = 400,102.98 × 187,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,030.28x = 75,122,215,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122,215,236.46/267,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,324.71

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