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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,197.20, 399,295.80 and 191,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,197.20, 399,295.80 and 191,158.80 is: 286,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,197.20 : 399,295.80 = 191,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,197.20/399,295.80 = 191,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,197.20x = 399,295.80 × 191,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,197.20x = 76,328,905,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,905,973.04/266,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,738.20

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