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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,363.70, 402,545.55 and 206,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,363.70, 402,545.55 and 206,155.70 is: 309,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,363.70 : 402,545.55 = 206,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,363.70/402,545.55 = 206,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,363.70x = 402,545.55 × 206,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,363.70x = 82,987,059,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,987,059,642.14/268,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,233.55

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