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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,758.76, 402,378.84 and 201,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,758.76, 402,378.84 and 201,259.08 is: 277,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,758.76 : 402,378.84 = 201,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,758.76/402,378.84 = 201,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,758.76x = 402,378.84 × 201,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,758.76x = 80,982,395,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982,395,149.87/291,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,566.29

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