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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,132.17, 358,876.14 and 206,200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,132.17, 358,876.14 and 206,200.75 is: 284,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,132.17 : 358,876.14 = 206,200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,132.17/358,876.14 = 206,200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,132.17x = 358,876.14 × 206,200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,132.17x = 74,000,529,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,000,529,225.11/260,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,472.81

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