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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,911.28, 401,869.35 and 87,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,911.28, 401,869.35 and 87,994.08 is: 131,991.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,911.28 : 401,869.35 = 87,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,911.28/401,869.35 = 87,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,911.28x = 401,869.35 × 87,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,911.28x = 35,362,123,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362,123,733.45/267,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,991.92

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