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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,191.52, 401,057.34 and 236,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,191.52, 401,057.34 and 236,994.64 is: 355,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,191.52 : 401,057.34 = 236,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,191.52/401,057.34 = 236,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,191.52x = 401,057.34 × 236,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,191.52x = 95,048,439,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048,439,912.66/267,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,731.50

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