Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,286.36, 400,503.06 and 195,878.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 267,286.36, 400,503.06 and 195,878.05 is: 293,504.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,286.36 : 400,503.06 = 195,878.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,286.36/400,503.06 = 195,878.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,286.36x = 400,503.06 × 195,878.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,286.36x = 78,449,758,411.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,449,758,411.83/267,286.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,504.53
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