Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,352.90, 501,420 and 202,207.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,352.90, 501,420 and 202,207.72 is: 279,042.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,352.90 : 501,420 = 202,207.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,352.90/501,420 = 202,207.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,352.90x = 501,420 × 202,207.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,352.90x = 101,390,994,962.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,390,994,962.40/363,352.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,042.76
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