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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,069.20, 399,298.20 and 187,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,069.20, 399,298.20 and 187,337.20 is: 281,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,069.20 : 399,298.20 = 187,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,069.20/399,298.20 = 187,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,069.20x = 399,298.20 × 187,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,069.20x = 74,803,406,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,803,406,753.04/266,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,142.68

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