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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,081.91, 370,096.68 and 206,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,081.91, 370,096.68 and 206,694.02 is: 285,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,081.91 : 370,096.68 = 206,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,081.91/370,096.68 = 206,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,081.91x = 370,096.68 × 206,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,081.91x = 76,496,768,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496,768,727.37/268,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,348.50

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