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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,313.20, 371,515.44 and 205,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,313.20, 371,515.44 and 205,540.32 is: 283,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,313.20 : 371,515.44 = 205,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,313.20/371,515.44 = 205,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,313.20x = 371,515.44 × 205,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,313.20x = 76,361,402,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,361,402,422.54/269,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,541.25

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