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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,884.13, 367,055.54 and 205,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,884.13, 367,055.54 and 205,318.81 is: 283,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,884.13 : 367,055.54 = 205,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,884.13/367,055.54 = 205,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,884.13x = 367,055.54 × 205,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,884.13x = 75,363,405,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,363,405,969.11/265,884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,444.55

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