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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,609.48, 367,677.23 and 208,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,609.48, 367,677.23 and 208,473.75 is: 287,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,609.48 : 367,677.23 = 208,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,609.48/367,677.23 = 208,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,609.48x = 367,677.23 × 208,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,609.48x = 76,651,049,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651,049,885.34/266,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,503.10

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