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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,117.20, 399,175.80 and 191,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,117.20, 399,175.80 and 191,078.80 is: 286,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,117.20 : 399,175.80 = 191,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,117.20/399,175.80 = 191,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,117.20x = 399,175.80 × 191,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,117.20x = 76,274,032,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,274,032,853.04/266,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,618.20

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