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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,921.64, 367,902.95 and 202,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,921.64, 367,902.95 and 202,369.50 is: 278,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,921.64 : 367,902.95 = 202,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,921.64/367,902.95 = 202,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,921.64x = 367,902.95 × 202,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,921.64x = 74,452,335,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452,335,028.18/266,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,929.56

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