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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,479.61, 401,280.90 and 87,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,479.61, 401,280.90 and 87,570.82 is: 131,376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,479.61 : 401,280.90 = 87,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,479.61/401,280.90 = 87,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,479.61x = 401,280.90 × 87,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,479.61x = 35,140,497,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,497,463.34/267,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,376.36

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