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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,565.92, 373,530.06 and 202,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,565.92, 373,530.06 and 202,558.44 is: 279,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,565.92 : 373,530.06 = 202,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,565.92/373,530.06 = 202,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,565.92x = 373,530.06 × 202,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,565.92x = 75,661,666,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,661,666,246.71/270,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,642.26

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