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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,775.77, 365,141.52 and 204,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,775.77, 365,141.52 and 204,250.68 is: 281,673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,775.77 : 365,141.52 = 204,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,775.77/365,141.52 = 204,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,775.77x = 365,141.52 × 204,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,775.77x = 74,580,403,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,580,403,756.23/264,775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,673.82

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