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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,296.02, 371,491.84 and 205,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,296.02, 371,491.84 and 205,523.10 is: 283,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,296.02 : 371,491.84 = 205,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,296.02/371,491.84 = 205,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,296.02x = 371,491.84 × 205,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,296.02x = 76,350,154,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,350,154,581.50/269,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,517.58

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