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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,139.28, 502,527.60 and 202,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,139.28, 502,527.60 and 202,994.16 is: 280,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,139.28 : 502,527.60 = 202,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,139.28/502,527.60 = 202,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,139.28x = 502,527.60 × 202,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,139.28x = 102,010,168,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,010,168,038.82/364,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,140.52

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