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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,853.40, 401,496.60 and 99,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,853.40, 401,496.60 and 99,265.40 is: 148,793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,853.40 : 401,496.60 = 99,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,853.40/401,496.60 = 99,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,853.40x = 401,496.60 × 99,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,853.40x = 39,854,720,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854,720,597.64/267,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,793.04

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