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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,351.20, 402,181.20 and 205,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,351.20, 402,181.20 and 205,711.20 is: 308,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,351.20 : 402,181.20 = 205,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,351.20/402,181.20 = 205,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,351.20x = 402,181.20 × 205,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,351.20x = 82,733,177,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733,177,269.44/268,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,301.87

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