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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,533.88, 401,155.74 and 117,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,533.88, 401,155.74 and 117,598.74 is: 176,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,533.88 : 401,155.74 = 117,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,533.88/401,155.74 = 117,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,533.88x = 401,155.74 × 117,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,533.88x = 47,175,409,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,409,567.77/267,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,334.34

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