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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,470.40, 401,313.60 and 117,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,470.40, 401,313.60 and 117,739.20 is: 176,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,470.40 : 401,313.60 = 117,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,470.40/401,313.60 = 117,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,470.40x = 401,313.60 × 117,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,470.40x = 47,250,342,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,342,213.12/267,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,656.34

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