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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,109.33, 370,231.17 and 200,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,109.33, 370,231.17 and 200,008.04 is: 276,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,109.33 : 370,231.17 = 200,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,109.33/370,231.17 = 200,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,109.33x = 370,231.17 × 200,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,109.33x = 74,049,208,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049,208,807.45/268,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,190.35

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