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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,832.08, 401,736.60 and 80,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,832.08, 401,736.60 and 80,838 is: 121,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,832.08 : 401,736.60 = 80,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,832.08/401,736.60 = 80,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,832.08x = 401,736.60 × 80,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,832.08x = 32,475,583,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,583,270.80/267,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,253.52

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