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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,547.93, 401,388.71 and 188,815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,547.93, 401,388.71 and 188,815.93 is: 283,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,547.93 : 401,388.71 = 188,815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,547.93/401,388.71 = 188,815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,547.93x = 401,388.71 × 188,815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,547.93x = 75,788,582,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,788,582,570.15/267,547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,271.05

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