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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,193.38, 362,780.29 and 205,731.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,193.38, 362,780.29 and 205,731.17 is: 283,575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,193.38 : 362,780.29 = 205,731.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,193.38/362,780.29 = 205,731.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,193.38x = 362,780.29 × 205,731.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,193.38x = 74,635,213,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,635,213,514.64/263,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,575.57

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