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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,425.14, 400,992.82 and 117,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,425.14, 400,992.82 and 117,489.89 is: 176,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,425.14 : 400,992.82 = 117,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,425.14/400,992.82 = 117,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,425.14x = 400,992.82 × 117,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,425.14x = 47,112,600,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112,600,307.63/267,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,171.17

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