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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,979.20, 401,623.20 and 205,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,979.20, 401,623.20 and 205,339.20 is: 307,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,979.20 : 401,623.20 = 205,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,979.20/401,623.20 = 205,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,979.20x = 401,623.20 × 205,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,979.20x = 82,468,986,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,468,986,589.44/267,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,743.98

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