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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,231.33, 377,086.34 and 204,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,231.33, 377,086.34 and 204,200.90 is: 281,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,231.33 : 377,086.34 = 204,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,231.33/377,086.34 = 204,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,231.33x = 377,086.34 × 204,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,231.33x = 77,001,368,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,001,368,896.22/273,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,817.50

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