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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,990.93, 495,320.47 and 203,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,990.93, 495,320.47 and 203,907.70 is: 281,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,990.93 : 495,320.47 = 203,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,990.93/495,320.47 = 203,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,990.93x = 495,320.47 × 203,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,990.93x = 100,999,657,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,999,657,800.62/358,990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,343.20

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