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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,900.08, 375,270.21 and 203,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,900.08, 375,270.21 and 203,333.58 is: 280,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,900.08 : 375,270.21 = 203,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,900.08/375,270.21 = 203,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,900.08x = 375,270.21 × 203,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,900.08x = 76,305,035,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,305,035,266.65/271,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,636.31

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