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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,639, 401,614.02 and 119,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,639, 401,614.02 and 119,895 is: 179,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,639 : 401,614.02 = 119,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,639/401,614.02 = 119,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,639x = 401,614.02 × 119,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,639x = 48,151,512,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151,512,927.90/267,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,912.17

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