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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,027.24, 367,122.84 and 208,735.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,027.24, 367,122.84 and 208,735.22 is: 288,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,027.24 : 367,122.84 = 208,735.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,027.24/367,122.84 = 208,735.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,027.24x = 367,122.84 × 208,735.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,027.24x = 76,631,466,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,631,466,774.42/266,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,058.72

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