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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,295.02, 371,490.46 and 205,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,295.02, 371,490.46 and 205,522.10 is: 283,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,295.02 : 371,490.46 = 205,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,295.02/371,490.46 = 205,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,295.02x = 371,490.46 × 205,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,295.02x = 76,349,497,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,349,497,097.91/269,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,516.19

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