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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,218.40, 400,827.60 and 142,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,218.40, 400,827.60 and 142,802.40 is: 214,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,218.40 : 400,827.60 = 142,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,218.40/400,827.60 = 142,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,218.40x = 400,827.60 × 142,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,218.40x = 57,239,143,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,143,266.24/267,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,203.60

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