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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,901.72, 362,379.34 and 205,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,901.72, 362,379.34 and 205,441.18 is: 283,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,901.72 : 362,379.34 = 205,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,901.72/362,379.34 = 205,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,901.72x = 362,379.34 × 205,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,901.72x = 74,447,637,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,447,637,412.47/262,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,176.69

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