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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,771.99, 360,038.21 and 200,234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,771.99, 360,038.21 and 200,234.03 is: 276,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,771.99 : 360,038.21 = 200,234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,771.99/360,038.21 = 200,234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,771.99x = 360,038.21 × 200,234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,771.99x = 72,091,898,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,091,898,940.93/260,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,455.69

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