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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,223.40, 502,567.38 and 203,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,223.40, 502,567.38 and 203,043.12 is: 280,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,223.40 : 502,567.38 = 203,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,223.40/502,567.38 = 203,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,223.40x = 502,567.38 × 203,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,223.40x = 102,042,848,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,042,848,845.43/364,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,165.55

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