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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,290.32, 377,167.33 and 204,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,290.32, 377,167.33 and 204,259.69 is: 281,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,290.32 : 377,167.33 = 204,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,290.32/377,167.33 = 204,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,290.32x = 377,167.33 × 204,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,290.32x = 77,040,081,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040,081,903.93/273,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,898.32

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