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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,855.24, 401,782.83 and 208,735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,855.24, 401,782.83 and 208,735.14 is: 313,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,855.24 : 401,782.83 = 208,735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,855.24/401,782.83 = 208,735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,855.24x = 401,782.83 × 208,735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,855.24x = 83,866,195,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,866,195,269.65/267,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,102.69

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