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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,904.49, 367,426.07 and 202,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,904.49, 367,426.07 and 202,131.57 is: 279,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,904.49 : 367,426.07 = 202,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,904.49/367,426.07 = 202,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,904.49x = 367,426.07 × 202,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,904.49x = 74,268,408,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,268,408,388.03/265,904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,304.83

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