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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,091.20, 399,331.20 and 187,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,091.20, 399,331.20 and 187,359.20 is: 281,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,091.20 : 399,331.20 = 187,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,091.20/399,331.20 = 187,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,091.20x = 399,331.20 × 187,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,091.20x = 74,818,374,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818,374,167.04/266,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,175.68

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