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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,961.54, 502,265.57 and 202,815.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,961.54, 502,265.57 and 202,815.08 is: 279,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,961.54 : 502,265.57 = 202,815.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,961.54/502,265.57 = 202,815.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,961.54x = 502,265.57 × 202,815.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,961.54x = 101,867,031,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,867,031,760.80/363,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,884.06

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