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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,467.56, 376,824.74 and 201,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,467.56, 376,824.74 and 201,733.80 is: 277,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,467.56 : 376,824.74 = 201,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,467.56/376,824.74 = 201,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,467.56x = 376,824.74 × 201,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,467.56x = 76,018,286,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018,286,734.21/273,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,979.18

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