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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,974.72, 401,962.08 and 118,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,974.72, 401,962.08 and 118,183.04 is: 177,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,974.72 : 401,962.08 = 118,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,974.72/401,962.08 = 118,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,974.72x = 401,962.08 × 118,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,974.72x = 47,505,100,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505,100,579.12/267,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,274.56

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