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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,301.70, 544,952.55 and 205,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,301.70, 544,952.55 and 205,837.70 is: 308,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,301.70 : 544,952.55 = 205,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,301.70/544,952.55 = 205,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,301.70x = 544,952.55 × 205,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,301.70x = 112,171,779,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,171,779,501.14/363,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,756.55

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