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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,358.40, 376,674.72 and 201,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,358.40, 376,674.72 and 201,624.80 is: 277,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,358.40 : 376,674.72 = 201,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,358.40/376,674.72 = 201,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,358.40x = 376,674.72 × 201,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,358.40x = 75,946,965,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,946,965,085.06/273,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,829.27

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