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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,912.80, 492,581.28 and 203,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,912.80, 492,581.28 and 203,976 is: 281,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,912.80 : 492,581.28 = 203,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,912.80/492,581.28 = 203,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,912.80x = 492,581.28 × 203,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,912.80x = 100,474,759,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,474,759,169.28/356,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,510.66

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