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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,541.36, 401,307.96 and 65,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,541.36, 401,307.96 and 65,139.36 is: 97,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,541.36 : 401,307.96 = 65,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,541.36/401,307.96 = 65,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,541.36x = 401,307.96 × 65,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,541.36x = 26,140,943,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,943,677.31/267,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,708.05

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