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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,914.40, 375,137.16 and 200,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,914.40, 375,137.16 and 200,464.28 is: 276,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,914.40 : 375,137.16 = 200,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,914.40/375,137.16 = 200,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,914.40x = 375,137.16 × 200,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,914.40x = 75,201,600,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,201,600,680.64/271,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,563.51

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