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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,710.60, 542,825.10 and 203,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,710.60, 542,825.10 and 203,771.40 is: 305,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,710.60 : 542,825.10 = 203,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,710.60/542,825.10 = 203,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,710.60x = 542,825.10 × 203,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,710.60x = 110,612,230,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,612,230,582.14/361,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,803.12

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