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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,242.88, 365,337.89 and 203,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,242.88, 365,337.89 and 203,871.70 is: 280,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,242.88 : 365,337.89 = 203,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,242.88/365,337.89 = 203,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,242.88x = 365,337.89 × 203,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,242.88x = 74,482,056,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,482,056,910.55/265,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,807.00

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