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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,727.59, 368,217.92 and 206,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,727.59, 368,217.92 and 206,161.36 is: 284,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,727.59 : 368,217.92 = 206,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,727.59/368,217.92 = 206,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,727.59x = 368,217.92 × 206,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,727.59x = 75,912,305,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,912,305,598.77/266,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,606.13

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