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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,602.06, 377,727.90 and 208,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,602.06, 377,727.90 and 208,560.68 is: 287,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,602.06 : 377,727.90 = 208,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,602.06/377,727.90 = 208,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,602.06x = 377,727.90 × 208,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,602.06x = 78,779,187,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,779,187,678.97/273,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,933.46

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