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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,950.91, 401,689.68 and 205,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,950.91, 401,689.68 and 205,051.86 is: 307,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,950.91 : 401,689.68 = 205,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,950.91/401,689.68 = 205,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,950.91x = 401,689.68 × 205,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,950.91x = 82,367,216,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,216,026.80/267,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,396.66

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