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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,771.87, 365,561.14 and 203,408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,771.87, 365,561.14 and 203,408.78 is: 280,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,771.87 : 365,561.14 = 203,408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,771.87/365,561.14 = 203,408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,771.87x = 365,561.14 × 203,408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,771.87x = 74,358,345,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,358,345,148.10/264,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,839.29

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