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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,191.27, 401,056.96 and 236,994.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,191.27, 401,056.96 and 236,994.39 is: 355,731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,191.27 : 401,056.96 = 236,994.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,191.27/401,056.96 = 236,994.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,191.27x = 401,056.96 × 236,994.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,191.27x = 95,048,249,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048,249,590.45/267,191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,731.13

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