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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,806.90, 401,814.91 and 117,941.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,806.90, 401,814.91 and 117,941.87 is: 176,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,806.90 : 401,814.91 = 117,941.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,806.90/401,814.91 = 117,941.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,806.90x = 401,814.91 × 117,941.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,806.90x = 47,390,799,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390,799,575.35/267,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,958.85

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