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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,702.74, 492,253.81 and 203,761.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,702.74, 492,253.81 and 203,761.17 is: 281,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,702.74 : 492,253.81 = 203,761.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,702.74/492,253.81 = 203,761.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,702.74x = 492,253.81 × 203,761.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,702.74x = 100,302,211,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,302,211,753.16/356,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,192.72

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