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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,114.20, 399,171.30 and 191,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,114.20, 399,171.30 and 191,756.20 is: 287,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,114.20 : 399,171.30 = 191,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,114.20/399,171.30 = 191,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,114.20x = 399,171.30 × 191,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,114.20x = 76,543,571,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,543,571,637.06/266,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,634.30

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