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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,889.92, 367,107.75 and 204,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,889.92, 367,107.75 and 204,527.14 is: 282,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,889.92 : 367,107.75 = 204,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,889.92/367,107.75 = 204,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,889.92x = 367,107.75 × 204,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,889.92x = 75,083,498,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,083,498,179.34/265,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,385.65

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