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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,550.15, 401,327.65 and 115,718.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,550.15, 401,327.65 and 115,718.89 is: 173,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,550.15 : 401,327.65 = 115,718.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,550.15/401,327.65 = 115,718.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,550.15x = 401,327.65 × 115,718.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,550.15x = 46,441,189,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,189,325.64/267,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,579.38

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