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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,588.11, 401,449.05 and 188,856.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,588.11, 401,449.05 and 188,856.11 is: 283,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,588.11 : 401,449.05 = 188,856.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,588.11/401,449.05 = 188,856.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,588.11x = 401,449.05 × 188,856.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,588.11x = 75,816,103,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,816,103,938.95/267,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,331.37

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