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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,128.50, 499,737.33 and 203,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,128.50, 499,737.33 and 203,152.50 is: 280,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,128.50 : 499,737.33 = 203,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,128.50/499,737.33 = 203,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,128.50x = 499,737.33 × 203,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,128.50x = 101,522,887,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,522,887,932.83/362,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,350.45

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