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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,569.65, 363,785.93 and 206,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,569.65, 363,785.93 and 206,095.29 is: 284,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,569.65 : 363,785.93 = 206,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,569.65/363,785.93 = 206,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,569.65x = 363,785.93 × 206,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,569.65x = 74,974,565,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974,565,710.79/263,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,458.27

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