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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,351.92, 377,021.99 and 200,731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,351.92, 377,021.99 and 200,731.97 is: 276,860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,351.92 : 377,021.99 = 200,731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,351.92/377,021.99 = 200,731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,351.92x = 377,021.99 × 200,731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,351.92x = 75,680,368,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,680,368,230.41/273,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,860.57

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