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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,276.28, 501,323.74 and 202,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,276.28, 501,323.74 and 202,138.12 is: 278,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,276.28 : 501,323.74 = 202,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,276.28/501,323.74 = 202,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,276.28x = 501,323.74 × 202,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,276.28x = 101,336,638,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,336,638,314.97/363,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,951.98

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