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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,057.20, 399,280.20 and 187,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,057.20, 399,280.20 and 187,325.20 is: 281,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,057.20 : 399,280.20 = 187,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,057.20/399,280.20 = 187,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,057.20x = 399,280.20 × 187,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,057.20x = 74,795,243,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795,243,321.04/266,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,124.67

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