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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.85, 373,206.45 and 205,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.85, 373,206.45 and 205,573.33 is: 283,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.85 : 373,206.45 = 205,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.85/373,206.45 = 205,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.85x = 373,206.45 × 205,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.85x = 76,721,292,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,721,292,703.98/270,231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,909.14

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