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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,356.38, 543,009.57 and 204,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,356.38, 543,009.57 and 204,248.34 is: 306,076.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,356.38 : 543,009.57 = 204,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,356.38/543,009.57 = 204,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,356.38x = 543,009.57 × 204,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,356.38x = 110,908,803,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,908,803,276.61/362,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,076.58

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