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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,045.41, 401,785.08 and 204,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,045.41, 401,785.08 and 204,727.65 is: 306,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,045.41 : 401,785.08 = 204,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,045.41/401,785.08 = 204,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,045.41x = 401,785.08 × 204,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,045.41x = 82,256,515,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,256,515,233.46/268,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,875.30

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