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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,172.91, 502,558.94 and 203,024.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,172.91, 502,558.94 and 203,024.73 is: 280,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,172.91 : 502,558.94 = 203,024.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,172.91/502,558.94 = 203,024.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,172.91x = 502,558.94 × 203,024.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,172.91x = 102,031,892,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,031,892,087.46/364,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,174.31

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