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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,443.70, 399,665.55 and 192,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,443.70, 399,665.55 and 192,085.70 is: 288,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,443.70 : 399,665.55 = 192,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,443.70/399,665.55 = 192,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,443.70x = 399,665.55 × 192,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,443.70x = 76,770,036,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,770,036,937.64/266,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,128.55

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