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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,618.40, 401,427.60 and 168,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,618.40, 401,427.60 and 168,085.60 is: 252,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,618.40 : 401,427.60 = 168,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,618.40/401,427.60 = 168,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,618.40x = 401,427.60 × 168,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,618.40x = 67,474,199,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474,199,002.56/267,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,128.40

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