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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,738.14, 492,279.82 and 203,746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,738.14, 492,279.82 and 203,746.26 is: 281,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,738.14 : 492,279.82 = 203,746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,738.14/492,279.82 = 203,746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,738.14x = 492,279.82 × 203,746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,738.14x = 100,300,172,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,300,172,198.47/356,738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,159.09

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