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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,413.40, 376,750.62 and 201,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,413.40, 376,750.62 and 201,679.80 is: 277,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,413.40 : 376,750.62 = 201,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,413.40/376,750.62 = 201,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,413.40x = 376,750.62 × 201,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,413.40x = 75,982,989,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982,989,691.48/273,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,905.14

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