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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,956.72, 401,724.58 and 183,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,956.72, 401,724.58 and 183,461.29 is: 275,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,956.72 : 401,724.58 = 183,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,956.72/401,724.58 = 183,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,956.72x = 401,724.58 × 183,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,956.72x = 73,700,906,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,700,906,745.58/267,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,047.80

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