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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,264.78, 501,307.86 and 202,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,264.78, 501,307.86 and 202,126.62 is: 278,936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,264.78 : 501,307.86 = 202,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,264.78/501,307.86 = 202,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,264.78x = 501,307.86 × 202,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,264.78x = 101,327,663,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,327,663,321.23/363,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,936.11

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