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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,255.60, 542,401.80 and 203,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,255.60, 542,401.80 and 203,791.60 is: 305,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,255.60 : 542,401.80 = 203,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,255.60/542,401.80 = 203,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,255.60x = 542,401.80 × 203,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,255.60x = 110,536,930,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,536,930,664.88/361,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,979.84

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