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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,907.51, 360,225.05 and 200,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,907.51, 360,225.05 and 200,369.51 is: 276,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,907.51 : 360,225.05 = 200,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,907.51/360,225.05 = 200,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,907.51x = 360,225.05 × 200,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,907.51x = 72,178,113,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,113,955.25/260,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,642.53

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