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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,256.60, 542,403.30 and 203,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,256.60, 542,403.30 and 203,792.60 is: 305,981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,256.60 : 542,403.30 = 203,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,256.60/542,403.30 = 203,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,256.60x = 542,403.30 × 203,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,256.60x = 110,537,778,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537,778,755.58/361,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,981.34

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