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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,731.76, 373,383.18 and 202,907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,731.76, 373,383.18 and 202,907.94 is: 279,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,731.76 : 373,383.18 = 202,907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,731.76/373,383.18 = 202,907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,731.76x = 373,383.18 × 202,907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,731.76x = 75,762,411,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762,411,884.45/270,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,843.09

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