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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,359.10, 401,125.05 and 178,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,359.10, 401,125.05 and 178,712.70 is: 268,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,359.10 : 401,125.05 = 178,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,359.10/401,125.05 = 178,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,359.10x = 401,125.05 × 178,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,359.10x = 71,686,140,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,686,140,723.14/267,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,126.80

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