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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,908.96, 401,795.76 and 99,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,908.96, 401,795.76 and 99,336.64 is: 148,979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,908.96 : 401,795.76 = 99,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,908.96/401,795.76 = 99,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,908.96x = 401,795.76 × 99,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,908.96x = 39,913,040,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,913,040,764.65/267,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,979.87

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