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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,950.02, 492,586.38 and 203,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,950.02, 492,586.38 and 203,986.48 is: 281,498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,950.02 : 492,586.38 = 203,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,950.02/492,586.38 = 203,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,950.02x = 492,586.38 × 203,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,950.02x = 100,480,961,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,480,961,752.14/356,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,498.69

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