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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,735.38, 401,725.58 and 115,978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,735.38, 401,725.58 and 115,978.84 is: 174,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,735.38 : 401,725.58 = 115,978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,735.38/401,725.58 = 115,978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,735.38x = 401,725.58 × 115,978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,735.38x = 46,591,665,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,665,182.52/267,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,021.33

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