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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,140.62, 502,514.10 and 202,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,140.62, 502,514.10 and 202,992.20 is: 280,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,140.62 : 502,514.10 = 202,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,140.62/502,514.10 = 202,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,140.62x = 502,514.10 × 202,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,140.62x = 102,006,442,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,006,442,690.02/364,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,129.26

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