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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,293.90, 401,048.85 and 117,562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,293.90, 401,048.85 and 117,562.70 is: 176,391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,293.90 : 401,048.85 = 117,562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,293.90/401,048.85 = 117,562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,293.90x = 401,048.85 × 117,562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,293.90x = 47,148,385,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148,385,637.90/267,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,391.55

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