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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,601.86, 401,469.75 and 188,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,601.86, 401,469.75 and 188,869.86 is: 283,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,601.86 : 401,469.75 = 188,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,601.86/401,469.75 = 188,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,601.86x = 401,469.75 × 188,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,601.86x = 75,825,535,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825,535,476.74/267,601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,352.05

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