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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,386.13, 401,168.52 and 87,479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,386.13, 401,168.52 and 87,479.79 is: 131,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,386.13 : 401,168.52 = 87,479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,386.13/401,168.52 = 87,479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,386.13x = 401,168.52 × 87,479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,386.13x = 35,094,137,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094,137,884.21/267,386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,248.91

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