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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,064.70, 401,751.45 and 205,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,064.70, 401,751.45 and 205,424.70 is: 307,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,064.70 : 401,751.45 = 205,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,064.70/401,751.45 = 205,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,064.70x = 401,751.45 × 205,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,064.70x = 82,529,671,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529,671,090.82/268,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,872.21

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