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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,068.49, 367,010.33 and 189,612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,068.49, 367,010.33 and 189,612.09 is: 261,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,068.49 : 367,010.33 = 189,612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,068.49/367,010.33 = 189,612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,068.49x = 367,010.33 × 189,612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,068.49x = 69,589,593,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,589,593,398.54/266,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,547.67

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