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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,849.23, 401,773.85 and 208,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,849.23, 401,773.85 and 208,729.16 is: 313,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,849.23 : 401,773.85 = 208,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,849.23/401,773.85 = 208,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,849.23x = 401,773.85 × 208,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,849.23x = 83,861,915,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,861,915,167.95/267,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,093.74

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