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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,618.55, 399,484.94 and 187,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,618.55, 399,484.94 and 187,566.69 is: 281,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,618.55 : 399,484.94 = 187,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,618.55/399,484.94 = 187,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,618.55x = 399,484.94 × 187,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,618.55x = 74,930,066,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,930,066,962.82/266,618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,038.46

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