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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,523, 401,317.98 and 99,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,523, 401,317.98 and 99,014.92 is: 148,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,523 : 401,317.98 = 99,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,523/401,317.98 = 99,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,523x = 401,317.98 × 99,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,523x = 39,736,467,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736,467,684.26/267,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,534.77

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