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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,809.40, 401,088.90 and 188,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,809.40, 401,088.90 and 188,466.20 is: 283,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,809.40 : 401,088.90 = 188,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,809.40/401,088.90 = 188,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,809.40x = 401,088.90 × 188,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,809.40x = 75,591,700,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591,700,845.18/266,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,317.23

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