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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,309.52, 499,977.62 and 201,160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,309.52, 499,977.62 and 201,160.43 is: 277,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,309.52 : 499,977.62 = 201,160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,309.52/499,977.62 = 201,160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,309.52x = 499,977.62 × 201,160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,309.52x = 100,575,711,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,575,711,032.59/362,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,596.10

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