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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,359.60, 401,125.80 and 178,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,359.60, 401,125.80 and 178,713.20 is: 268,127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,359.60 : 401,125.80 = 178,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,359.60/401,125.80 = 178,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,359.60x = 401,125.80 × 178,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,359.60x = 71,686,475,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,686,475,320.56/267,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,127.55

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