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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,337.67, 491,753.92 and 203,372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,337.67, 491,753.92 and 203,372.79 is: 280,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,337.67 : 491,753.92 = 203,372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,337.67/491,753.92 = 203,372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,337.67x = 491,753.92 × 203,372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,337.67x = 100,009,366,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,009,366,282.16/356,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,658.98

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