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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,487.92, 401,270.76 and 142,760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,487.92, 401,270.76 and 142,760.88 is: 214,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,487.92 : 401,270.76 = 142,760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,487.92/401,270.76 = 142,760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,487.92x = 401,270.76 × 142,760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,487.92x = 57,285,766,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285,766,815.87/267,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,162.07

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