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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,275.16, 505,435.64 and 205,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,275.16, 505,435.64 and 205,093.26 is: 283,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,275.16 : 505,435.64 = 205,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,275.16/505,435.64 = 205,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,275.16x = 505,435.64 × 205,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,275.16x = 103,661,443,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,661,443,127.79/366,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,015.21

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