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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,950.39, 364,392.87 and 206,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,950.39, 364,392.87 and 206,467.59 is: 285,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,950.39 : 364,392.87 = 206,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,950.39/364,392.87 = 206,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,950.39x = 364,392.87 × 206,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,950.39x = 75,235,317,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,235,317,682.08/263,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,035.83

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