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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,764.02, 399,701.74 and 187,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,764.02, 399,701.74 and 187,712.14 is: 281,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,764.02 : 399,701.74 = 187,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,764.02/399,701.74 = 187,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,764.02x = 399,701.74 × 187,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,764.02x = 75,028,868,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028,868,977.12/266,764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,255.58

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