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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,259.78, 501,300.99 and 202,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,259.78, 501,300.99 and 202,121.62 is: 278,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,259.78 : 501,300.99 = 202,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,259.78/501,300.99 = 202,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,259.78x = 501,300.99 × 202,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,259.78x = 101,323,768,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,323,768,206.40/363,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,929.22

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