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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,590.39, 373,109.15 and 202,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,590.39, 373,109.15 and 202,388.80 is: 279,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,590.39 : 373,109.15 = 202,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,590.39/373,109.15 = 202,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,590.39x = 373,109.15 × 202,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,590.39x = 75,513,113,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513,113,137.52/270,590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,067.98

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