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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,309.92, 371,144.24 and 201,206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,309.92, 371,144.24 and 201,206.74 is: 277,289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,309.92 : 371,144.24 = 201,206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,309.92/371,144.24 = 201,206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,309.92x = 371,144.24 × 201,206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,309.92x = 74,676,720,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,720,666.28/269,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,289.16

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