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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,878.22, 401,878.71 and 116,100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,878.22, 401,878.71 and 116,100.78 is: 174,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,878.22 : 401,878.71 = 116,100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,878.22/401,878.71 = 116,100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,878.22x = 401,878.71 × 116,100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,878.22x = 46,658,431,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,431,696.39/267,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,177.77

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