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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,767.65, 399,707.17 and 187,715.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,767.65, 399,707.17 and 187,715.79 is: 281,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,767.65 : 399,707.17 = 187,715.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,767.65/399,707.17 = 187,715.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,767.65x = 399,707.17 × 187,715.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,767.65x = 75,031,346,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,031,346,715.92/266,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,261.04

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