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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,666.20, 401,499.30 and 205,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,666.20, 401,499.30 and 205,458.20 is: 308,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,666.20 : 401,499.30 = 205,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,666.20/401,499.30 = 205,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,666.20x = 401,499.30 × 205,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,666.20x = 82,491,323,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491,323,479.26/267,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,187.30

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