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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,744.46, 401,403.56 and 132,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,744.46, 401,403.56 and 132,713.50 is: 198,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,744.46 : 401,403.56 = 132,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,744.46/401,403.56 = 132,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,744.46x = 401,403.56 × 132,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,744.46x = 53,271,671,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271,671,360.06/267,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,964.61

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