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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,897.11, 367,073.51 and 205,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,897.11, 367,073.51 and 205,331.79 is: 283,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,897.11 : 367,073.51 = 205,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,897.11/367,073.51 = 205,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,897.11x = 367,073.51 × 205,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,897.11x = 75,371,861,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,371,861,383.21/265,897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,462.51

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