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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,397.88, 401,097.50 and 67,718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,397.88, 401,097.50 and 67,718.29 is: 101,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,397.88 : 401,097.50 = 67,718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,397.88/401,097.50 = 67,718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,397.88x = 401,097.50 × 67,718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,397.88x = 27,161,635,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,635,989.83/267,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,577.60

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