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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,300.90, 401,059.35 and 117,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,300.90, 401,059.35 and 117,569.70 is: 176,402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,300.90 : 401,059.35 = 117,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,300.90/401,059.35 = 117,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,300.90x = 401,059.35 × 117,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,300.90x = 47,152,427,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,427,461.70/267,300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,402.05

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