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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,978.20, 401,621.70 and 205,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,978.20, 401,621.70 and 205,338.20 is: 307,742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,978.20 : 401,621.70 = 205,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,978.20/401,621.70 = 205,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,978.20x = 401,621.70 × 205,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,978.20x = 82,468,276,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,468,276,958.94/267,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,742.48

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