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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,424.20, 402,290.70 and 205,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,424.20, 402,290.70 and 205,784.20 is: 308,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,424.20 : 402,290.70 = 205,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,424.20/402,290.70 = 205,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,424.20x = 402,290.70 × 205,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,424.20x = 82,785,069,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,785,069,866.94/268,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,411.35

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