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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,217.15, 502,622.64 and 203,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,217.15, 502,622.64 and 203,083.10 is: 280,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,217.15 : 502,622.64 = 203,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,217.15/502,622.64 = 203,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,217.15x = 502,622.64 × 203,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,217.15x = 102,074,161,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,074,161,348.27/364,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,256.33

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