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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,193.86, 362,779.13 and 205,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,193.86, 362,779.13 and 205,731.81 is: 283,575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,193.86 : 362,779.13 = 205,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,193.86/362,779.13 = 205,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,193.86x = 362,779.13 × 205,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,193.86x = 74,635,207,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,635,207,045.13/263,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,575.03

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