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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,276.78, 501,324.43 and 202,138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,276.78, 501,324.43 and 202,138.62 is: 278,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,276.78 : 501,324.43 = 202,138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,276.78/501,324.43 = 202,138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,276.78x = 501,324.43 × 202,138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,276.78x = 101,337,028,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,337,028,452.49/363,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,952.67

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