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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,451.57, 401,081.83 and 125,272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,451.57, 401,081.83 and 125,272.58 is: 187,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,451.57 : 401,081.83 = 125,272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,451.57/401,081.83 = 125,272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,451.57x = 401,081.83 × 125,272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,451.57x = 50,244,553,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,553,316.63/267,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,864.12

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