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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,477.60, 401,216.40 and 119,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,477.60, 401,216.40 and 119,733.60 is: 179,600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,477.60 : 401,216.40 = 119,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,477.60/401,216.40 = 119,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,477.60x = 401,216.40 × 119,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,477.60x = 48,039,083,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039,083,951.04/267,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,600.40

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