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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,152.70, 401,883.45 and 205,512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,152.70, 401,883.45 and 205,512.70 is: 308,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,152.70 : 401,883.45 = 205,512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,152.70/401,883.45 = 205,512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,152.70x = 401,883.45 × 205,512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,152.70x = 82,592,152,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,592,152,894.82/268,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,004.18

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