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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,614.60, 370,406.70 and 200,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,614.60, 370,406.70 and 200,522.36 is: 276,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,614.60 : 370,406.70 = 200,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,614.60/370,406.70 = 200,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,614.60x = 370,406.70 × 200,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,614.60x = 74,274,825,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,274,825,643.81/268,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,510.75

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