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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,389.99, 400,801.35 and 125,115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,389.99, 400,801.35 and 125,115.39 is: 187,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,389.99 : 400,801.35 = 125,115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,389.99/400,801.35 = 125,115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,389.99x = 400,801.35 × 125,115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,389.99x = 50,146,417,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146,417,217.78/267,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,540.37

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