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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,541.47, 403,677.14 and 200,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,541.47, 403,677.14 and 200,739.49 is: 276,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,541.47 : 403,677.14 = 200,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,541.47/403,677.14 = 200,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,541.47x = 403,677.14 × 200,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,541.47x = 81,033,941,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,033,941,195.37/292,541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,999.85

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