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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,170.68, 502,555.84 and 203,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,170.68, 502,555.84 and 203,022.48 is: 280,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,170.68 : 502,555.84 = 203,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,170.68/502,555.84 = 203,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,170.68x = 502,555.84 × 203,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,170.68x = 102,030,132,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,030,132,975.28/364,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,171.19

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