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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,741.79, 368,237.48 and 206,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,741.79, 368,237.48 and 206,175.66 is: 284,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,741.79 : 368,237.48 = 206,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,741.79/368,237.48 = 206,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,741.79x = 368,237.48 × 206,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,741.79x = 75,921,604,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921,604,444.86/266,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,625.83

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