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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,868.08, 401,790.60 and 80,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,868.08, 401,790.60 and 80,874 is: 121,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,868.08 : 401,790.60 = 80,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,868.08/401,790.60 = 80,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,868.08x = 401,790.60 × 80,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,868.08x = 32,494,412,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,412,984.40/267,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,307.52

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