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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,062.62, 371,332.62 and 200,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,062.62, 371,332.62 and 200,961.36 is: 277,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,062.62 : 371,332.62 = 200,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,062.62/371,332.62 = 200,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,062.62x = 371,332.62 × 200,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,062.62x = 74,623,508,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623,508,327.56/269,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,346.25

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