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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,324.40, 401,094.60 and 117,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,324.40, 401,094.60 and 117,593.20 is: 176,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,324.40 : 401,094.60 = 117,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,324.40/401,094.60 = 117,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,324.40x = 401,094.60 × 117,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,324.40x = 47,165,997,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165,997,516.72/267,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,437.31

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