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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,363.60, 401,131.80 and 178,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,363.60, 401,131.80 and 178,717.20 is: 268,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,363.60 : 401,131.80 = 178,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,363.60/401,131.80 = 178,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,363.60x = 401,131.80 × 178,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,363.60x = 71,689,152,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689,152,126.96/267,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,133.55

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