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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,613.41, 376,180.13 and 201,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,613.41, 376,180.13 and 201,031.97 is: 277,404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,613.41 : 376,180.13 = 201,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,613.41/376,180.13 = 201,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,613.41x = 376,180.13 × 201,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,613.41x = 75,624,231,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624,231,603.60/272,613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,404.66

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