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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,437.87, 401,157.26 and 67,758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,437.87, 401,157.26 and 67,758.09 is: 101,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,437.87 : 401,157.26 = 67,758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,437.87/401,157.26 = 67,758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,437.87x = 401,157.26 × 67,758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,437.87x = 27,181,649,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,649,727.23/267,437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,637.25

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