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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,336.58, 370,168 and 204,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,336.58, 370,168 and 204,563.66 is: 282,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,336.58 : 370,168 = 204,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,336.58/370,168 = 204,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,336.58x = 370,168 × 204,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,336.58x = 75,722,920,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722,920,894.88/268,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,193.81

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