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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,014.52, 371,280.40 and 204,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,014.52, 371,280.40 and 204,377.39 is: 282,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,014.52 : 371,280.40 = 204,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,014.52/371,280.40 = 204,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,014.52x = 371,280.40 × 204,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,014.52x = 75,881,319,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,881,319,527.41/269,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,071.47

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