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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,323.76, 370,150.32 and 204,550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,323.76, 370,150.32 and 204,550.84 is: 282,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,323.76 : 370,150.32 = 204,550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,323.76/370,150.32 = 204,550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,323.76x = 370,150.32 × 204,550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,323.76x = 75,714,558,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714,558,882.27/268,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,176.13

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