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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,797.96, 376,633.52 and 201,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,797.96, 376,633.52 and 201,053.02 is: 277,580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,797.96 : 376,633.52 = 201,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,797.96/376,633.52 = 201,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,797.96x = 376,633.52 × 201,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,797.96x = 75,723,306,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,723,306,629.23/272,797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,580.18

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