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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,046.96, 367,048.61 and 204,811.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,046.96, 367,048.61 and 204,811.87 is: 282,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,046.96 : 367,048.61 = 204,811.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,046.96/367,048.61 = 204,811.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,046.96x = 367,048.61 × 204,811.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,046.96x = 75,175,911,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175,911,829.32/266,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,566.33

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