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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,515.73, 401,156.91 and 101,187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,515.73, 401,156.91 and 101,187.09 is: 151,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,515.73 : 401,156.91 = 101,187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,515.73/401,156.91 = 101,187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,515.73x = 401,156.91 × 101,187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,515.73x = 40,591,900,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,900,356.29/267,515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,736.50

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