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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,217.17, 404,688.09 and 201,260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,217.17, 404,688.09 and 201,260.89 is: 277,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,217.17 : 404,688.09 = 201,260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,217.17/404,688.09 = 201,260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,217.17x = 404,688.09 × 201,260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,217.17x = 81,447,884,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,447,884,154.08/293,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,773.24

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