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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,955.32, 401,557.68 and 201,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,955.32, 401,557.68 and 201,353 is: 301,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,955.32 : 401,557.68 = 201,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,955.32/401,557.68 = 201,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,955.32x = 401,557.68 × 201,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,955.32x = 80,854,843,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,854,843,541.04/267,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,747.48

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