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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,402.14, 401,015.72 and 125,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,402.14, 401,015.72 and 125,203.40 is: 187,764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,402.14 : 401,015.72 = 125,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,402.14/401,015.72 = 125,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,402.14x = 401,015.72 × 125,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,402.14x = 50,208,531,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208,531,597.45/267,402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,764.14

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