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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,171.66, 502,557.21 and 203,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,171.66, 502,557.21 and 203,023.48 is: 280,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,171.66 : 502,557.21 = 203,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,171.66/502,557.21 = 203,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,171.66x = 502,557.21 × 203,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,171.66x = 102,030,913,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,030,913,673.29/364,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,172.58

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