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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,377.60, 401,066.40 and 119,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,377.60, 401,066.40 and 119,633.60 is: 179,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,377.60 : 401,066.40 = 119,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,377.60/401,066.40 = 119,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,377.60x = 401,066.40 × 119,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,377.60x = 47,981,017,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981,017,271.04/267,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,450.40

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