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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,908.20, 401,516.70 and 205,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,908.20, 401,516.70 and 205,268.20 is: 307,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,908.20 : 401,516.70 = 205,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,908.20/401,516.70 = 205,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,908.20x = 401,516.70 × 205,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,908.20x = 82,418,610,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,418,610,278.94/267,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,637.51

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