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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,031.88, 366,617.46 and 190,449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,031.88, 366,617.46 and 190,449.16 is: 262,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,031.88 : 366,617.46 = 190,449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,031.88/366,617.46 = 190,449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,031.88x = 366,617.46 × 190,449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,031.88x = 69,821,987,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,821,987,298.33/266,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,457.22

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