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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,319.02, 360,823.59 and 200,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,319.02, 360,823.59 and 200,793.66 is: 277,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,319.02 : 360,823.59 = 200,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,319.02/360,823.59 = 200,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,319.02x = 360,823.59 × 200,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,319.02x = 72,451,089,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,451,089,250.44/261,319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,251.50

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