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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,303.08, 499,993.88 and 201,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,303.08, 499,993.88 and 201,158.14 is: 277,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,303.08 : 499,993.88 = 201,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,303.08/499,993.88 = 201,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,303.08x = 499,993.88 × 201,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,303.08x = 100,577,838,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,577,838,912.18/362,303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,606.91

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