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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,827.41, 401,764.70 and 99,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,827.41, 401,764.70 and 99,349.57 is: 149,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,827.41 : 401,764.70 = 99,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,827.41/401,764.70 = 99,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,827.41x = 401,764.70 × 99,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,827.41x = 39,915,150,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915,150,186.18/267,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,033.10

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