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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,926.64, 367,114.14 and 205,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,926.64, 367,114.14 and 205,361.32 is: 283,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,926.64 : 367,114.14 = 205,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,926.64/367,114.14 = 205,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,926.64x = 367,114.14 × 205,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,926.64x = 75,391,044,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,391,044,381.06/265,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,503.17

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