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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,869.95, 401,866.28 and 116,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,869.95, 401,866.28 and 116,092.50 is: 174,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,869.95 : 401,866.28 = 116,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,869.95/401,866.28 = 116,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,869.95x = 401,866.28 × 116,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,869.95x = 46,653,661,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,661,110.90/267,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,165.34

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