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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,498.80, 401,211.48 and 187,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,498.80, 401,211.48 and 187,293.68 is: 280,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,498.80 : 401,211.48 = 187,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,498.80/401,211.48 = 187,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,498.80x = 401,211.48 × 187,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,498.80x = 75,144,374,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144,374,547.45/267,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,914.81

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