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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,502.64, 401,323.62 and 117,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,502.64, 401,323.62 and 117,772.52 is: 176,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,502.64 : 401,323.62 = 117,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,502.64/401,323.62 = 117,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,502.64x = 401,323.62 × 117,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,502.64x = 47,264,894,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264,894,062.92/267,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,689.45

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