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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,684.96, 401,508.66 and 125,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,684.96, 401,508.66 and 125,561.40 is: 188,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,684.96 : 401,508.66 = 125,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,684.96/401,508.66 = 125,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,684.96x = 401,508.66 × 125,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,684.96x = 50,413,989,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,989,461.72/267,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,333.29

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