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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,717.44, 401,601.36 and 191,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,717.44, 401,601.36 and 191,101.52 is: 286,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,717.44 : 401,601.36 = 191,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,717.44/401,601.36 = 191,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,717.44x = 401,601.36 × 191,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,717.44x = 76,746,630,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,746,630,330.07/267,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,670.27

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