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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,805.26, 401,695.74 and 118,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,805.26, 401,695.74 and 118,005.48 is: 177,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,805.26 : 401,695.74 = 118,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,805.26/401,695.74 = 118,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,805.26x = 401,695.74 × 118,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,805.26x = 47,402,298,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,298,612.66/267,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.87

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