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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,809.14, 372,361.95 and 201,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,809.14, 372,361.95 and 201,708.18 is: 278,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,809.14 : 372,361.95 = 201,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,809.14/372,361.95 = 201,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,809.14x = 372,361.95 × 201,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,809.14x = 75,108,451,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108,451,235.75/269,809.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,376.23

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