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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,503.64, 401,325.12 and 117,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,503.64, 401,325.12 and 117,773.52 is: 176,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,503.64 : 401,325.12 = 117,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,503.64/401,325.12 = 117,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,503.64x = 401,325.12 × 117,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,503.64x = 47,265,472,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,472,046.82/267,503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,690.95

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