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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,698.92, 401,287.26 and 127,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,698.92, 401,287.26 and 127,419.88 is: 191,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,698.92 : 401,287.26 = 127,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,698.92/401,287.26 = 127,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,698.92x = 401,287.26 × 127,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,698.92x = 51,131,974,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131,974,514.73/267,698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,005.53

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