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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,377.40, 376,700.90 and 201,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,377.40, 376,700.90 and 201,643.80 is: 277,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,377.40 : 376,700.90 = 201,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,377.40/376,700.90 = 201,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,377.40x = 376,700.90 × 201,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,377.40x = 75,959,400,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,959,400,939.42/273,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,855.45

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