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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,576.76, 401,495.58 and 117,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,576.76, 401,495.58 and 117,798.04 is: 176,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,576.76 : 401,495.58 = 117,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,576.76/401,495.58 = 117,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,576.76x = 401,495.58 × 117,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,576.76x = 47,295,392,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,392,392.66/267,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,754.48

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