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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,723.17, 401,707.29 and 115,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,723.17, 401,707.29 and 115,966.62 is: 174,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,723.17 : 401,707.29 = 115,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,723.17/401,707.29 = 115,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,723.17x = 401,707.29 × 115,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,723.17x = 46,584,636,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,636,650.66/267,723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,003.01

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