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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,588.39, 401,445.36 and 78,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,588.39, 401,445.36 and 78,052.44 is: 117,096.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,588.39 : 401,445.36 = 78,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,588.39/401,445.36 = 78,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,588.39x = 401,445.36 × 78,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,588.39x = 31,333,789,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333,789,874.68/267,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,096.97

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