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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,811, 364,555.98 and 200,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,811, 364,555.98 and 200,030.52 is: 276,418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,811 : 364,555.98 = 200,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,811/364,555.98 = 200,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,811x = 364,555.98 × 200,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,811x = 72,922,322,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,922,322,248.51/263,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,418.81

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