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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,603.86, 401,472.76 and 188,871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,603.86, 401,472.76 and 188,871.86 is: 283,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,603.86 : 401,472.76 = 188,871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,603.86/401,472.76 = 188,871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,603.86x = 401,472.76 × 188,871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,603.86x = 75,826,906,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,826,906,920.53/267,603.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,355.06

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