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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,742.87, 399,670.05 and 187,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,742.87, 399,670.05 and 187,691.01 is: 281,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,742.87 : 399,670.05 = 187,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,742.87/399,670.05 = 187,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,742.87x = 399,670.05 × 187,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,742.87x = 75,014,475,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014,475,351.25/266,742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,223.92

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