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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,328.90, 401,101.35 and 117,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,328.90, 401,101.35 and 117,597.70 is: 176,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,328.90 : 401,101.35 = 117,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,328.90/401,101.35 = 117,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,328.90x = 401,101.35 × 117,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,328.90x = 47,168,596,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,596,226.90/267,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,444.06

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