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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,168.20, 399,446.70 and 187,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,168.20, 399,446.70 and 187,436.20 is: 281,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,168.20 : 399,446.70 = 187,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,168.20/399,446.70 = 187,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,168.20x = 399,446.70 × 187,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,168.20x = 74,870,771,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,870,771,550.54/266,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,291.20

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