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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,050.36, 367,284.95 and 205,485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,050.36, 367,284.95 and 205,485.04 is: 283,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,050.36 : 367,284.95 = 205,485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,050.36/367,284.95 = 205,485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,050.36x = 367,284.95 × 205,485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,050.36x = 75,471,562,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471,562,642.15/266,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,673.97

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