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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,806.26, 401,697.24 and 118,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,806.26, 401,697.24 and 118,006.48 is: 177,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,806.26 : 401,697.24 = 118,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,806.26/401,697.24 = 118,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,806.26x = 401,697.24 × 118,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,806.26x = 47,402,877,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,877,318.12/267,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,004.37

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