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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,928.84, 492,552.90 and 203,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,928.84, 492,552.90 and 203,957.31 is: 281,456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,928.84 : 492,552.90 = 203,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,928.84/492,552.90 = 203,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,928.84x = 492,552.90 × 203,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,928.84x = 100,459,764,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459,764,516.70/356,928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,456.00

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