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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,140.97, 502,512.46 and 202,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,140.97, 502,512.46 and 202,997.34 is: 280,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,140.97 : 502,512.46 = 202,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,140.97/502,512.46 = 202,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,140.97x = 502,512.46 × 202,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,140.97x = 102,008,692,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,008,692,189.36/364,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,135.17

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