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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,518.92, 376,050.02 and 200,937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,518.92, 376,050.02 and 200,937.64 is: 277,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,518.92 : 376,050.02 = 200,937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,518.92/376,050.02 = 200,937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,518.92x = 376,050.02 × 200,937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,518.92x = 75,562,603,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562,603,540.75/272,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,274.71

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