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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,052.86, 371,319.15 and 200,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,052.86, 371,319.15 and 200,951.62 is: 277,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,052.86 : 371,319.15 = 200,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,052.86/371,319.15 = 200,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,052.86x = 371,319.15 × 200,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,052.86x = 74,617,184,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,617,184,554.79/269,052.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,332.80

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