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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,359.70, 401,039.55 and 172,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,359.70, 401,039.55 and 172,881.30 is: 259,321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,359.70 : 401,039.55 = 172,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,359.70/401,039.55 = 172,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,359.70x = 401,039.55 × 172,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,359.70x = 69,332,238,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,332,238,755.42/267,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,321.95

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