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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,973.66, 360,317.07 and 200,436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,973.66, 360,317.07 and 200,436.11 is: 276,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,973.66 : 360,317.07 = 200,436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,973.66/360,317.07 = 200,436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,973.66x = 360,317.07 × 200,436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,973.66x = 72,220,550,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220,550,075.81/260,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,735.02

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