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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,642, 401,618.52 and 119,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,642, 401,618.52 and 119,898 is: 179,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,642 : 401,618.52 = 119,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,642/401,618.52 = 119,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,642x = 401,618.52 × 119,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,642x = 48,153,257,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153,257,310.96/267,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,916.67

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