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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,781.20, 402,826.20 and 206,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,781.20, 402,826.20 and 206,141.20 is: 308,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,781.20 : 402,826.20 = 206,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,781.20/402,826.20 = 206,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,781.20x = 402,826.20 × 206,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,781.20x = 83,039,076,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,076,259.44/268,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,946.74

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