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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,062.20, 399,287.70 and 187,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,062.20, 399,287.70 and 187,330.20 is: 281,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,062.20 : 399,287.70 = 187,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,062.20/399,287.70 = 187,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,062.20x = 399,287.70 × 187,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,062.20x = 74,798,644,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,798,644,698.54/266,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,132.17

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