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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,999.40, 401,999.10 and 168,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,999.40, 401,999.10 and 168,272.20 is: 252,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,999.40 : 401,999.10 = 168,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,999.40/401,999.10 = 168,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,999.40x = 401,999.10 × 168,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,999.40x = 67,645,272,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,645,272,955.02/267,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,408.30

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