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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,217.68, 404,688.78 and 201,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,217.68, 404,688.78 and 201,261.39 is: 277,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,217.68 : 404,688.78 = 201,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,217.68/404,688.78 = 201,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,217.68x = 404,688.78 × 201,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,217.68x = 81,448,226,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,448,226,380.20/293,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,773.93

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