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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,342.65, 501,367.73 and 202,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,342.65, 501,367.73 and 202,186.26 is: 278,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,342.65 : 501,367.73 = 202,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,342.65/501,367.73 = 202,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,342.65x = 501,367.73 × 202,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,342.65x = 101,369,665,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,369,665,202.46/363,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,991.93

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