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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,905.88, 376,584.54 and 201,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,905.88, 376,584.54 and 201,325.64 is: 277,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,905.88 : 376,584.54 = 201,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,905.88/376,584.54 = 201,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,905.88x = 376,584.54 × 201,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,905.88x = 75,816,123,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,816,123,529.61/272,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,810.52

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