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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,429.70, 401,047.35 and 134,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,429.70, 401,047.35 and 134,265.70 is: 201,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,429.70 : 401,047.35 = 134,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,429.70/401,047.35 = 134,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,429.70x = 401,047.35 × 134,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,429.70x = 53,846,903,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846,903,180.90/267,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,349.75

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