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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,239.62, 382,562.02 and 204,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,239.62, 382,562.02 and 204,681.14 is: 282,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,239.62 : 382,562.02 = 204,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,239.62/382,562.02 = 204,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,239.62x = 382,562.02 × 204,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,239.62x = 78,303,230,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,303,230,151.95/277,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,438.81

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