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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,586.86, 401,447.18 and 188,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,586.86, 401,447.18 and 188,854.86 is: 283,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,586.86 : 401,447.18 = 188,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,586.86/401,447.18 = 188,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,586.86x = 401,447.18 × 188,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,586.86x = 75,815,250,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,250,976.29/267,586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,329.50

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