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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,238.70, 412,858.05 and 200,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,238.70, 412,858.05 and 200,200.30 is: 300,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,238.70 : 412,858.05 = 200,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,238.70/412,858.05 = 200,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,238.70x = 412,858.05 × 200,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,238.70x = 82,654,305,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,654,305,467.42/275,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,300.45

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