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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,727.31, 368,217.53 and 206,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,727.31, 368,217.53 and 206,161.08 is: 284,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,727.31 : 368,217.53 = 206,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,727.31/368,217.53 = 206,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,727.31x = 368,217.53 × 206,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,727.31x = 75,912,122,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,912,122,021.22/266,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,605.74

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