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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,638.68, 511,467.62 and 200,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,638.68, 511,467.62 and 200,869.16 is: 277,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,638.68 : 511,467.62 = 200,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,638.68/511,467.62 = 200,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,638.68x = 511,467.62 × 200,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,638.68x = 102,738,071,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738,071,196.60/370,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,191.98

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