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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,892.20, 403,338.30 and 205,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,892.20, 403,338.30 and 205,906.60 is: 308,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,892.20 : 403,338.30 = 205,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,892.20/403,338.30 = 205,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,892.20x = 403,338.30 × 205,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,892.20x = 83,050,018,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,018,002.78/268,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,859.90

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