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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,008.62, 510,611.88 and 200,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,008.62, 510,611.88 and 200,242.74 is: 276,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,008.62 : 510,611.88 = 200,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,008.62/510,611.88 = 200,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,008.62x = 510,611.88 × 200,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,008.62x = 102,246,323,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,246,323,157.36/370,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,334.98

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