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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,945.83, 402,041.52 and 116,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,945.83, 402,041.52 and 116,189.45 is: 174,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,945.83 : 402,041.52 = 116,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,945.83/402,041.52 = 116,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,945.83x = 402,041.52 × 116,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,945.83x = 46,712,981,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,981,075.76/267,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,337.41

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