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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,410.36, 401,011.86 and 142,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,410.36, 401,011.86 and 142,683.32 is: 213,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,410.36 : 401,011.86 = 142,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,410.36/401,011.86 = 142,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,410.36x = 401,011.86 × 142,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,410.36x = 57,217,703,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217,703,544.18/267,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,969.66

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