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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,272, 490,275.36 and 204,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,272, 490,275.36 and 204,369 is: 282,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,272 : 490,275.36 = 204,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,272/490,275.36 = 204,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,272x = 490,275.36 × 204,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,272x = 100,197,085,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,197,085,047.84/355,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,029.22

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