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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,311.60, 542,485.80 and 203,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,311.60, 542,485.80 and 203,847.60 is: 306,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,311.60 : 542,485.80 = 203,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,311.60/542,485.80 = 203,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,311.60x = 542,485.80 × 203,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,311.60x = 110,584,428,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,584,428,364.08/361,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,063.87

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