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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,060, 400,278.72 and 148,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,060, 400,278.72 and 148,674.72 is: 222,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,060 : 400,278.72 = 148,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,060/400,278.72 = 148,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,060x = 400,278.72 × 148,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,060x = 59,511,326,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,511,326,617.96/267,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,838.79

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