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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671.27, 370,792.52 and 200,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671.27, 370,792.52 and 200,569.98 is: 276,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671.27 : 370,792.52 = 200,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671.27/370,792.52 = 200,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671.27x = 370,792.52 × 200,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671.27x = 74,369,847,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369,847,317.70/268,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,806.10

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