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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.36, 367,286.32 and 205,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.36, 367,286.32 and 205,486.04 is: 283,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.36 : 367,286.32 = 205,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.36/367,286.32 = 205,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.36x = 367,286.32 × 205,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.36x = 75,472,211,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472,211,442.97/266,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,675.35

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