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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,170.61, 366,071.03 and 204,605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,170.61, 366,071.03 and 204,605.29 is: 282,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,170.61 : 366,071.03 = 204,605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,170.61/366,071.03 = 204,605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,170.61x = 366,071.03 × 204,605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,170.61x = 74,900,069,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900,069,253.75/265,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,459.92

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