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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,236.51, 365,329.09 and 203,865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,236.51, 365,329.09 and 203,865.35 is: 280,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,236.51 : 365,329.09 = 203,865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,236.51/365,329.09 = 203,865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,236.51x = 365,329.09 × 203,865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,236.51x = 74,477,939,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,939,952.06/265,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,798.22

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