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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,992.62, 510,591.40 and 200,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,992.62, 510,591.40 and 200,226.74 is: 276,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,992.62 : 510,591.40 = 200,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,992.62/510,591.40 = 200,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,992.62x = 510,591.40 × 200,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,992.62x = 102,234,051,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,234,051,494.04/369,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,313.76

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