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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,377.70, 401,078.58 and 87,473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,377.70, 401,078.58 and 87,473.37 is: 131,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,377.70 : 401,078.58 = 87,473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,377.70/401,078.58 = 87,473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,377.70x = 401,078.58 × 87,473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,377.70x = 35,083,695,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,695,027.41/267,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,213.99

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