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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,683.60, 401,255.40 and 99,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,683.60, 401,255.40 and 99,095.60 is: 148,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,683.60 : 401,255.40 = 99,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,683.60/401,255.40 = 99,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,683.60x = 401,255.40 × 99,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,683.60x = 39,762,644,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,644,616.24/267,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,543.45

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