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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,398.92, 401,053.26 and 125,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,398.92, 401,053.26 and 125,259.40 is: 187,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,398.92 : 401,053.26 = 125,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,398.92/401,053.26 = 125,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,398.92x = 401,053.26 × 125,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,398.92x = 50,235,690,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235,690,715.64/267,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,867.96

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