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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,484.97, 361,021.84 and 200,945.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,484.97, 361,021.84 and 200,945.57 is: 277,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,484.97 : 361,021.84 = 200,945.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,484.97/361,021.84 = 200,945.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,484.97x = 361,021.84 × 200,945.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,484.97x = 72,545,736,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,545,736,611.41/261,484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,437.51

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