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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,246.30, 377,107.02 and 204,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,246.30, 377,107.02 and 204,215.94 is: 281,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246.30 : 377,107.02 = 204,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246.30/377,107.02 = 204,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246.30x = 377,107.02 × 204,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246.30x = 77,011,264,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,011,264,569.90/273,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,838.27

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