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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,737.29, 368,231.27 and 206,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,737.29, 368,231.27 and 206,171.16 is: 284,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,737.29 : 368,231.27 = 206,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,737.29/368,231.27 = 206,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,737.29x = 368,231.27 × 206,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,737.29x = 75,918,667,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918,667,053.32/266,737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,619.62

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