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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,365.70, 401,048.55 and 207,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,365.70, 401,048.55 and 207,879.30 is: 311,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,365.70 : 401,048.55 = 207,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,365.70/401,048.55 = 207,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,365.70x = 401,048.55 × 207,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,365.70x = 83,369,691,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,369,691,840.02/267,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,818.95

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