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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,908.51, 360,226.43 and 200,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,908.51, 360,226.43 and 200,370.51 is: 276,643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,908.51 : 360,226.43 = 200,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,908.51/360,226.43 = 200,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,908.51x = 360,226.43 × 200,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,908.51x = 72,178,753,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,753,494.58/260,908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,643.92

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