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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,376.36, 425,630.50 and 200,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,376.36, 425,630.50 and 200,759 is: 277,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,376.36 : 425,630.50 = 200,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,376.36/425,630.50 = 200,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,376.36x = 425,630.50 × 200,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,376.36x = 85,449,153,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,449,153,549.50/308,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,093.72

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