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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,514.14, 365,171.67 and 203,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,514.14, 365,171.67 and 203,952.06 is: 281,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,514.14 : 365,171.67 = 203,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,514.14/365,171.67 = 203,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,514.14x = 365,171.67 × 203,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,514.14x = 74,477,514,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,514,350.14/264,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,563.45

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