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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,510.98, 401,268 and 67,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,510.98, 401,268 and 67,831.76 is: 101,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,510.98 : 401,268 = 67,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,510.98/401,268 = 67,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,510.98x = 401,268 × 67,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,510.98x = 27,218,714,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,714,671.68/267,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,748.03

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