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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,531.72, 364,805.12 and 204,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,531.72, 364,805.12 and 204,006.50 is: 281,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,531.72 : 364,805.12 = 204,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,531.72/364,805.12 = 204,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,531.72x = 364,805.12 × 204,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,531.72x = 74,422,614,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,422,614,619.75/264,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,337.20

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