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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,678.40, 401,584.96 and 188,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,678.40, 401,584.96 and 188,946.24 is: 283,466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,678.40 : 401,584.96 = 188,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,678.40/401,584.96 = 188,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,678.40x = 401,584.96 × 188,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,678.40x = 75,877,968,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877,968,232.55/267,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,466.91

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