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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,761.29, 377,096.65 and 200,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,761.29, 377,096.65 and 200,273.45 is: 301,172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,761.29 : 377,096.65 = 200,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,761.29/377,096.65 = 200,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,761.29x = 377,096.65 × 200,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,761.29x = 75,522,444,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522,444,692.78/250,761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,172.67

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