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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,093.44, 498,307.68 and 202,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,093.44, 498,307.68 and 202,117.44 is: 278,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,093.44 : 498,307.68 = 202,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,093.44/498,307.68 = 202,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,093.44x = 498,307.68 × 202,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,093.44x = 100,716,672,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,716,672,613.94/361,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,921.36

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