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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,002.72, 366,987.84 and 204,767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,002.72, 366,987.84 and 204,767.63 is: 282,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,002.72 : 366,987.84 = 204,767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,002.72/366,987.84 = 204,767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,002.72x = 366,987.84 × 204,767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,002.72x = 75,147,232,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147,232,225.13/266,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,505.51

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