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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,083.41, 370,098.75 and 206,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,083.41, 370,098.75 and 206,695.52 is: 285,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,083.41 : 370,098.75 = 206,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,083.41/370,098.75 = 206,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,083.41x = 370,098.75 × 206,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,083.41x = 76,497,751,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,497,751,732.11/268,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,350.57

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