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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,114.67, 388,174.64 and 200,788.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,114.67, 388,174.64 and 200,788.59 is: 277,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,114.67 : 388,174.64 = 200,788.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,114.67/388,174.64 = 200,788.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,114.67x = 388,174.64 × 200,788.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,114.67x = 77,941,037,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,941,037,635.41/281,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,257.10

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