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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,975.22, 401,962.83 and 118,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,975.22, 401,962.83 and 118,183.54 is: 177,275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,975.22 : 401,962.83 = 118,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,975.22/401,962.83 = 118,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,975.22x = 401,962.83 × 118,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,975.22x = 47,505,390,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505,390,197.82/267,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,275.31

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